Emergency Department and Urgent Care Facility and Profee Coder

AAPC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/virtual-office consideration

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Generous PTO and Holiday Pay

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

AAPC is seeking a highly motivated coder for a remote role focused on Emergency Department and Urgent Care coding, including pro-fee and facility aspects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, proficiency with Cerner and Epic, and strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities include accurate ICD-10/CPT coding, modifier application, and adherence to HIPAA policies, with a commitment to deadlines and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience.
• Extensive coding in all aspects of emergency department and urgent care coding.
• Experience in charging infusions and injections.
• Ability to validate hard-coded CPTs/charges.
• Superior knowledge of modifier application.
• Strong knowledge of Cerner and Epic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet).
• Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code medical records for urgent care and emergency room services.
• Follow current ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
• Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies as necessary.
• Apply modifiers as appropriate.
• Work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and HIPAA policies.
• Meet and maintain department production and quality standards.
• Additional tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Skills

ED coding

Pro-fee coding

Modifier application

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Cerner

Epic

Job description

This is a remote positionWe are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as an Emergency Department and Urgent Care facility and pro-fee coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience with both facility and pro-fee Emergency Room and pro-fee Urgent Care coding experience. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, independent, and extremely driven.The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience
• Extensive coding in all aspects of emergency department and urgent care coding
• Extensive experience in charging infusions and injections
• Ability to validate hard-coded CPTs/charges
• Superior knowledge of modifier application
• Strong knowledge of Cerner and Epic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
• Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Job Duties:

• Accurately code medical records for all urgent care and emergency room services
• Follow current ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
• Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies as necessary
• Apply modifiers as appropriate
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
• Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
• Meet and maintain department production and quality standards
• Additional tasks/duties as assigned by management

Certification Requirements:

• CPC, CEDC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA

About AAPC:

AAPC ( is the world's largest and fastest-growing training, certification, and solutions association in healthcare.AAPC Values:DRIVEN | Self-starts and stays highly motivated to achieve ambitious goals. Shares contagious energy and enthusiasm liberally. Takes initiative without always being directed. Demonstrates confidence in decision-making and effectively balances autonomy and authority with accountability.HUMBLE | Learns, adapts, and improves relentlessly. Seeks feedback without insecurity and implements coaching. Recognizes others' contributions gratefully. Approaches work and relationships with an abundance mentality. Places the needs of others above self.TRANSPARENT| Integrity-centered, honest, truthful, and trustworthy in all aspects of work. Keeps commitments to external and internal parties. Holds self strictly accountable, valuing the trust placed in them by others.SUPPORTIVE | Empowers and uplifts others. Listens actively and responds with empathy and understanding. Prioritizes well-being and growth of team members and customers ahead of own interest. Faces challenges together, believing in collective strength and unity.INNOVATIVE | Entrepreneurial spirit with a scrappy mentality. Dreams big, sees opportunity, pursues full potential, and finds ways to accomplish the impossible. Rolls up sleeves and does real work. Works quickly, intelligently, and flexibly.What we Offer

What we Offer

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Remote/virtual-office consideration

AAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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