Emergency Department and Urgent Care Facility & Pro-fee Coder - Contractor

AAPC; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAPC is seeking a motivated Emergency Department and Urgent Care coder for a remote role. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience with extensive knowledge in coding for both facility and pro-fee services. Candidates should be detail-oriented, capable of working independently, and possess necessary coding certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience in emergency department and urgent care.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
• Ability to validate hard-coded CPTs/charges and apply modifiers.

Responsibilities

• Code medical records for all urgent care and emergency room services accurately.
• Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies as necessary.
• Stay updated regarding new coding rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Organization

Education

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

Tools

Cerner

Epic

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

This is a remote role

We 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 a fully remote contract role. 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
• 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

Expected Work Volumes

• Work volumes will vary depending upon projects

AAPC Services 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, handicap, 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. 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.