Emergency Department Coder - Revenue & Compliance

Insight Global; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced ED coder to code and abstract diagnoses and CPT/HCPCS charges from emergency department records to support timely reimbursement and quality reporting. The role requires 3+ years of ED coding, AHIMA/AAPC credential, and strong ICD-10-CM/CPT knowledge, with ability to verify documentation, resolve claim edits, and maintain patient confidentiality.

You will collaborate with providers and hospital staff, stay current with regulations, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ED coding experience.
• AAPC or AHIMA credential.
• Fracture coding experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, and reimbursement regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of hospital information systems, EMR systems, and encoder.
• Knowledge of standards for chart completion.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for ED encounters.
• Abstracts data for billing, regulatory agencies, and databases.
• Reviews records for documentation to support accurate facility charges.
• Communicates with providers to clarify documentation for proper code assignment.
• Reviews and resolves ED claim edits to ensure compliant billing, including medical necessity and NCCI/CCI edits.
• Assists with resolution of simple visit coding errors as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in interactions with staff and visitors.
• Attends regular training to improve patient and customer communications.

Skills

ED coding

Fracture coding

ICD-10-CM CPT

Reimbursement regulations

HIS systems

EMR systems

Encoder experience

Chart completion standards

Education

AAPC/AHIMA

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced ED coder to code and abstract diagnoses and CPT/HCPCS charges from emergency department records to support timely reimbursement and quality reporting. The role requires 3+ years of ED coding, AHIMA/AAPC credential, and strong ICD-10-CM/CPT knowledge, with ability to verify documentation, resolve claim edits, and maintain patient confidentiality.

You will collaborate with providers and hospital staff, stay current with regulations, and contribute to