Remote ED Facility Coder - ICD-10/CPT Specialist

TEK Systems; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefit

EAP

PTO

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Emergency Department Facility Coder to review ED records and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes with E/M determinations. You will ensure complete charge capture, apply CMS/NCCI rules, and support compliance and data integrity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with coding leadership and client stakeholders, staying current on regulatory changes, and contributing to audits and quality initiatives. Remote contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Qualifications

• Experience coding emergency department facility records.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Familiarity with ACEP ED leveling guidelines and facility E/M coding methodologies.
• Working knowledge of CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and payer requirements.
• Proficiency using Epic or comparable EHR systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Review ED medical records and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and modifiers.
• Assign facility E/M levels per ED guidelines and charging methodologies, including ACEP E/M tool.
• Analyze documentation to ensure complete and accurate code assignment and charge capture.
• Apply official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and payer requirements.
• Review procedures, injections, and infusions for accurate coding and billing.
• Identify documentation gaps and communicate clarification needs.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers, and internal policies.
• Participate in coding audits, QA reviews, and process improvements.
• Stay informed on coding updates, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership, auditors, and stakeholders to resolve questions.

Skills

Emergency Department Facility Coding

ICD-10-CM Coding

CPT and HCPCS Coding

E/M Coding

Epic EHR

Charge Capture

Regulatory Compliance

CMS & NCCI Guidelines

Education

Experience coding ED facility records

Tools

Epic

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an Emergency Department Facility Coder to review ED records and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes with E/M determinations. You will ensure complete charge capture, apply CMS/NCCI rules, and support compliance and data integrity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with coding leadership and client stakeholders, staying current on regulatory changes, and contributing to audits and quality initiatives. Remote contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.