Facility Emergency Department Coder

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KODE is a health-tech company created by medical coders for coders, focused on changing how coding is done. The Hospital Emergency Department Coder reviews ED documentation and assigns ICD, CPT, HCPCS codes with precision, ensuring accurate charges and compliant records.

The role operates independently to meet productivity and quality targets, updates charges when needed, and may train fellow staff to improve coding outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with coding certification program.
• Associates Degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of ER coding experience in hospital facility.
• ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, E/M experience required.
• Coding credential required from AHIMA/AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC).

Responsibilities

• Reviews emergency department medical records to assign ICD, CPT, HCPCS codes accurately.
• Meets and exceeds productivity and quality standards.
• Reviews physician documentation and performs audits to determine accuracy as needed.
• Updates charges (as needed) and processes the records in a timely manner.
• Reviews tasks and corrects codes as needed.
• Provides training to fellow staff to improve coding outcomes.

Skills

Coding expertise

ER coding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coding certification program

Associate Degree in Health Information Management

AHIMA/AAPC credentials (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Coding systems

Job description

Hospital Emergency Department Coder

We're coding rebels with a cause. KODE is a health-tech company developed by medical coders for medical coders looking to change the way things are done in the industry. Our company may be young but we're growing rapidly. That also means we're not buried in outdated policies and bureaucracies. Coders play a critical role in healthcare, but have you ever felt like you're just a cog in the machine? At KODE there are no cogs, there are people. We aren't looking for a coder to fill an open position simply. We're looking for a new teammate passionate about professional coding who wants to join our collective mission to be awesome. We're serious about two things: coding and treating you like the professional you are. If this intrigues you, please keep reading.

The Hospital Emergency Department Coder reviews emergency department medical record documentation. The Coder works independently and is responsible for assigning codes and appropriate charges (infusion, injection, procedures and facility E/M) with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews emergency room medical records to assign ICD, CPT, HCPCS codes accurately
• Meets and exceeds productivity and quality standards
• Reviews physician documentation and performs audits to determine accuracy as needed
• Updates charges (as needed) and processes the records in a timely manner
• Reviews tasks and corrects codes as needed
• Provides training to fellow staff to improve coding outcomes

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Required with completion of a coding certification program
• Associates Degree in Health Information Management or similar preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ER coding experience in hospital facility
• ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, E/M experience required
• Coding credential required from AHIMA/AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC)

Additional Skills & Abilities:

• Has working knowledge of coding guidelines
• Ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information
• Advanced knowledge of medical coding, electronic medical record systems, and coding systems
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and documentation
• Knowledge of current and developing issues and trends in medical coding diagnosis and procedure code assignment