Remote ED Medical Coder - Part-Time, ICD-10/CPT Expert

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center-WHM; New York (NY); Remote; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center - Main Campus in New York is seeking a part-time Coding Specialist to review Emergency Department records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, Medicare regulations, and NYS requirements. You will analyze documentation for accurate coding, query physicians when needed, and ensure compliant reimbursement.

Shift is Mon, Wed, and Fri 8:00 am–1:50 pm; hourly pay ranges from $39.5077 to $42.999.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or equivalent coding credential preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department, outpatient, or facility coding experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, APC methodology, Medicare regulations, and New York State reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, encoder software, and computerized billing and abstracting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review Emergency Department medical records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes.
• Analyze provider documentation to ensure accurate coding and compliant reimbursement.
• Query physicians when documentation is incomplete or ambiguous.
• Abstract data and enter coded information into billing systems.
• Audit coded encounters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
• Support coding-related audits, denials management, and regulatory requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Ethics & confidentiality

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

CCS/CPC/CCA credential preferred

Tools

Encoder software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Billing & abstracting systems

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center - Main Campus in New York is seeking a part-time Coding Specialist to review Emergency Department records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, Medicare regulations, and NYS requirements. You will analyze documentation for accurate coding, query physicians when needed, and ensure compliant reimbursement.

Shift is Mon, Wed, and Fri 8:00 am–1:50 pm; hourly pay ranges from $39.5077 to $42.999.