Emergency Medicine & Trauma Coder

The LaSalle Network Inc; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire an Emergency Medicine & Trauma Coder for a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity. The role focuses on translating complex clinical documentation from trauma surgeries, emergency procedures, and critical care visits into accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for physician billing.

You will support clean claims, compliant reimbursement, and accurate code assignment in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Active coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA.
• 1–3+ years of trauma/emergency medicine coding experience.
• Experience coding both procedures and E/M services.

Responsibilities

• Review operative reports, physician notes, trauma admissions, and emergency room documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding.
• Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes in accordance with national coding guidelines, including evaluation and management (E&M) services and critical care time when applicable.
• Code physician and surgeon services for professional fee billing, focusing on provider services rather than facility-based coding.
• Apply specialty-specific surgical and trauma coding guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify documentation gaps and elevate coding questions when clarification is needed.

Skills

Trauma coding

Emergency medicine coding

E/M coding knowledge

Anatomy knowledge

Academic/teaching facility experience

Education

AAPC or AHIMA certification (CPC/CCS/CCS-P)

Tools

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM coding

HCPCS coding

Job description

Emergency Medicine & Trauma Coder

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire an Emergency Medicine & Trauma Coder for a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a specialized professional fee (pro-fee) coder who can translate complex clinical documentation from trauma surgeries, emergency procedures, and critical care visits into accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for physician billing. You will support clean claims, compliant reimbursement, and accurate code assignment in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Review operative reports, physician notes, trauma admissions, and emergency room documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding.
• Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes in accordance with national coding guidelines, including evaluation and management (E&M) services and critical care time when applicable.
• Code physician and surgeon services for professional fee billing, focusing on provider services rather than facility-based coding.
• Apply specialty-specific surgical and trauma coding guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify documentation gaps and elevate coding questions when clarification is needed.

Qualifications

• Active coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA, such as CPC, CCS, or CCS-P.
• 1–3+ years of medical coding experience, specifically in trauma, emergency medicine, general surgery, or acute care.
• Experience coding both procedures and E&M services.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and specialty-specific coding guidelines.
• Experience working in an academic or teaching facility environment is required.

Key Details

• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Compensation: $25–$30 per hour
• Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
• Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
• Work Model: Fully Remote