Remote ED Medical Coder – ICD-10/CPT (Contract)

TEKsystems; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking remote Medical Coders for a 1-2 year project focused on emergency department coding. Review ED records to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, and modifiers, and determine E/M levels per ACEP guidelines.

Candidates must be in the US with an active coding certification and at least 2 years of ED coding experience. This fully remote contract role is based out of Tulsa, OK, with hourly pay and benefits for eligible contractors.

Qualifications

• Must live in the US.
• Must have an active coding certification.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with Medical Coding.

Responsibilities

• Review emergency department medical records to assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers.
• Accurately assign facility E/M levels in accordance with ED guidelines and ACEP tool.
• Analyze documentation from nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary departments to ensure complete code assignment and charge capture.
• Apply CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and payer-specific requirements.
• Review accounts for appropriate assignment of procedural services and injections/infusions when applicable.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate coding clarifications.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer policies.
• Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, and process improvements.
• Remain current on coding updates and reimbursement changes.
• Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding issues.

Skills

Coding

ICD-10-CM

Emergency dept

CPT/HCPCS

Tools

Epic

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking remote Medical Coders for a 1-2 year project focused on emergency department coding. Review ED records to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, and modifiers, and determine E/M levels per ACEP guidelines.

Candidates must be in the US with an active coding certification and at least 2 years of ED coding experience. This fully remote contract role is based out of Tulsa, OK, with hourly pay and benefits for eligible contractors.