Remote ED Outpatient Coder – ICD-10/CPT Specialist

SBH Health System; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Health System is seeking an Outpatient Coder focused on Emergency Department facility coding. You will review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, modifiers and ED facility E/M levels.

The ideal candidate has ED coding experience, strong knowledge of NCCI edits and medical necessity, and the ability to maintain productivity and quality in a high‑volume hospital setting using EHR and coding encoder tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ED facility coding experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and outpatient coding guidelines.
• Experience assigning Emergency Department facility E/M levels.
• Knowledge of NCCI edits, medical necessity requirements, and outpatient reimbursement concepts.
• Ability to interpret Emergency Department clinical documentation from physicians and nursing staff.
• Ability to work independently while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and coding encoder applications.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient hospital ED services with ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS, ensuring accurate facility billing.
• Review clinical documentation to assign ED E/M levels and modifiers per guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with payer requirements and hospital policies while meeting quality standards.

Skills

Emergency Department coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT/HCPCS coding

NCCI edits

Medical necessity

EHR proficiency

Education

CPC – Certified Professional Coder

CCS – Certified Coding Specialist

Tools

Epic HB (HB)

Coding encoder applications

EHR systems

Job description

SBH Health System is seeking an Outpatient Coder focused on Emergency Department facility coding. You will review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, modifiers and ED facility E/M levels.

The ideal candidate has ED coding experience, strong knowledge of NCCI edits and medical necessity, and the ability to maintain productivity and quality in a high‑volume hospital setting using EHR and coding encoder tools.