Emergency Dept. Medical Coder - E&M & ICD Expert

Caban Resources; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Caban Resources is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to assign E/M, ICD-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for ambulatory ER encounters. The role involves reviewing records for accuracy, addressing documentation gaps, and educating providers to ensure compliant coding practices.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognized coding certification (CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P) and may have NAMAS CEMC/CEMA credentials. Collaboration with auditors and CDI specialists is expected.

Qualifications

• Certification in one of the recognized coding credentials (CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P).
• NAMAS CEMC or CEMA certifications are a plus.
• Proficient in E/M, ICD-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS coding.

Responsibilities

• Assigns E/M codes, ICD-CM diagnoses, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and quantities from medical records for ambulatory ER and related encounters.
• Reviews documentation to identify inconsistencies impacting coding accuracy and patient care.
• Identifies legibility issues and informs providers accordingly.
• Educates providers and staff to resolve documentation issues for coding compliance.
• Assigns accurate codes based on provider responses to coding queries.
• Serves as a reference for medical staff on coding questions, supporting auditors and CDI specialists with education and feedback.
• Supports coding compliance by researching guidance and seeking clarifications as needed.
• Remotely accesses patient records to assign codes as directed by coding supervisors.
• Aims to achieve coding productivity and accuracy standards.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

Auditing experience

Education

CCS

CPC

RHIT

RHIA

CCS-P

CEMC

CEMA

Job description

Caban Resources is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to assign E/M, ICD-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for ambulatory ER encounters. The role involves reviewing records for accuracy, addressing documentation gaps, and educating providers to ensure compliant coding practices.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognized coding certification (CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P) and may have NAMAS CEMC/CEMA credentials. Collaboration with auditors and CDI specialists is expected.