Remote Emergency Department Coder – ICD-10-CM/CPT Specialist

Xtensys; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT, ability to interpret clinical docs, and familiarity with Epic workflows are essential. Remote work arrangement with national scope and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; an associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes for complex outpatient services (ED, outpatient surgery, observation, oncology, interventional radiology, pain management, cardiology).
• Ensure accurate code assignment and sequencing per official coding guidelines and payer requirements.
• Query medical staff to clarify incomplete or unclear documentation.
• Manage coding claim edit work queues to support timely filing and revenue capture.
• Navigate Epic coding workflows and claim edit resolution processes.
• Meet established performance standards for coding accuracy, productivity, and denials; escalate compliance concerns as needed.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Coding modifiers

Documentation interpretation

Audits participation

Epic coding

Data query communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Tools

3M Encoder

Microsoft Teams

Epic coding system

Job description

Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT, ability to interpret clinical docs, and familiarity with Epic workflows are essential. Remote work arrangement with national scope and ongoing professional development are offered.