Emergency Health Information Coder

Konsus, Inc. (Superside); United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Health Information Coder III - Emergency to work remotely. This role involves coding and data entry for emergency department services, requiring at least 2 years of experience in an acute care setting. Candidates must hold RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification or be eligible to test within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Proven skill with computers and computer systems.
• Ability to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients receiving emergency department services.
• Review and update pertinent abstracting data and perform data entry into electronic databases.
• Generate appropriate APC level assignments through the encoder.

Skills

Computer skills

Coding experience

Education

RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification or exam-eligible

Job description

A company is looking for a Health Information Coder III - Emergency - Remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients receiving emergency department services
• Review and update pertinent abstracting data and perform data entry into electronic databases
• Generate appropriate APC level assignments through the encoder based on documentation and coding guidelines

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an acute care setting with RHIT/RHIA/CCS or exam-eligible to test within 6 months of hire
• Proven skill with computers and computer systems
• Coding experience with inpatient/outpatient surgery and emergency room records
• Ability to work various hours and locations based on business needs
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical