Remote ED Coder: Outpatient Coding Pro

Mountain Region Support; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit is seeking an ED Coder to perform accurate coding and abstracting of outpatient records across diverse facility types. You will use the 3M encoder and EMR to process encounters, ensuring coding accuracy, compliance, and data integrity for reimbursement and research.

You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for ED and urgent care encounters, review charges, and resolve edits while maintaining productivity benchmarks. Remote work eligibility is available for eligible states.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC) required or must be certified within one year.
• Minimum of two years coding experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Competency in outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails; troubleshooting computer problems.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes and CPT procedure codes for ED/urgent care encounters, including modifiers.
• Review ED charges to ensure alignment with CPT codes and billing accuracy.
• Abstract pertinent clinical information from outpatient records into designated systems and manage work queues.
• Resolve coding edits pre- and post-submission to ensure APC compliance and policy adherence.
• Maintain proficiency in EMR, 3M encoder, and coding resources; ensure data quality and research readiness.

Skills

Outpatient coding

Coding accuracy

Remote work

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CommonSpirit is seeking an ED Coder to perform accurate coding and abstracting of outpatient records across diverse facility types. You will use the 3M encoder and EMR to process encounters, ensuring coding accuracy, compliance, and data integrity for reimbursement and research.

You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for ED and urgent care encounters, review charges, and resolve edits while maintaining productivity benchmarks. Remote work eligibility is available for eligible states.