Outpatient Coder - E.R. Cases

TruBridge, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TruBridge, Inc. is seeking a Remote Outpatient Coder for ER cases in the US. The role requires coding Emergency Room cases using ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment, with proficiency in 3M 360 Encoder HDM. Candidates must hold AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 2-year degree or equivalent, with demonstrated ER coding experience.

This full-time position offers remote work with adherence to HIPAA and relevant regulations, across multiple hospital sites within the US.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification is REQUIRED.
• Experience coding Emergency Room cases is REQUIRED.
• Experience with 3M 360 Encoder HDM is REQUIRED.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code Emergency Room (ER) cases with ICD-10-CM and PCS.
• Ensure accurate DRG assignment based on documentation.
• Review claims for medical necessity and code accuracy.
• Create compliant physician queries when needed.
• Maintain high productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Emergency Room coding

Medical coding

Education

2 year degree or equivalent

AHIMA or AAPC certification

Tools

3M 360 Encoder HDM

Job description

## Outpatient Coder - E.R. CasesApply: Remote - US: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102503The Coding Advocate will handle medical coding and data entry / abstraction for Hospital (Acute) **Out-Patient** visits. Specifically, will code Emergency Room (E.R.) cases. Additionally, this individual will use the **3M 360 Encoder HDM** to streamline the coding/billing process. These Goals and objectives are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed; employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required. Goals and objectives are subject to change. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate. **Essential Functions:** In addition to working as prescribed in our Performance Factors specific responsibilities of this role include:* Inpatient: Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS primary and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes based on the documentation in the record and in accordance with the site specific guidelines and policies. Accurate assignment of the DRG.* Ability to create compliant physician queries.* Accurately review claims for medical necessity.* Update problem lists consistent with client contract.* Correctly assign present on admission indicators.* Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients and teammates.* Consistently demonstrates an excellent attitude, and works to strengthen the team as a whole.* Floats between multiple sites, and coding specialties with ease and flexibility. **Minimum Requirements:**Education/Experience/Certification Requirements* 2 year degree or equivalent experience; AHIMA or AAPC certification **REQUIRED.*** Actively holds one or more of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC* **Experience coding Emergency Room cases REQUIRED.*** **Experience working with 3M 360 Encoder HDM REQUIRED.*** Meets or exceeds Quality and Productivity standards.* Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.* Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.* Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.* Must be able to act both independently, and as a team member.* Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.* Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.* Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.* Must be able to act both independently and as a team member. Business Support