Emergency Department (ED) Outpatient Coder – Remote

Prestige Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$45/hour pay rate

Fully remote work environment

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Emergency Department (ED) Outpatient Coder to join their team fully remote. The candidate will be responsible for accurately coding outpatient emergency services in compliance with official coding guidelines. Candidates must hold an active coding certification and possess 3-5 years of ED outpatient coding experience. This role offers a pay rate of $45/hour and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Active coding certification required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Experience coding high-volume ED encounters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for ED outpatient encounters.
• Review provider documentation to ensure coding accuracy.
• Meet productivity and quality benchmarks while maintaining coding accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Coding guidelines knowledge

Proficiency with EHR systems

Education

Active coding certification (CPC, CCS, or equivalent)

Minimum 3–5 years of Emergency Department outpatient coding experience

Tools

Encoder tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department (ED) Outpatient Coder to accurately code outpatient emergency services in compliance with official coding guidelines, payer requirements, and organizational policies. This role is fully remote and ideal for detail-oriented coders with strong ED and outpatient experience.

Pay: $45/hour

Location: Fully Remote

Job Type: 6 month contract-to-hire

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for Emergency Department outpatient encounters
• Review provider documentation to ensure complete, accurate, and compliant coding
• Apply correct modifiers and ensure proper charge capture
• Meet productivity and quality benchmarks while maintaining coding accuracy
• Follow official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, and payer-specific requirements
• Identify documentation gaps and work with providers or internal teams as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Stay current on coding updates, regulations, and best practices related to ED outpatient coding

Required Qualifications

• Active coding certification (CPC, CCS, or equivalent)
• Minimum 3–5 years of Emergency Department outpatient coding experience
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
• Experience coding high-volume ED encounters
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills
• Proficiency with EHR systems and encoder tools

Preferred Qualifications

• CCS credential
• Experience with multiple payers, including Medicare and Medicaid
• Prior remote coding experience
• Familiarity with audit processes and quality reviews

What We Offer

• $45/hour pay rate
• Fully remote work environment
• Consistent workload
• Supportive and collaborative team