Remote Emergency Department Coder – ICD-10/CPT Expert

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an Emergency Department Medical Coder (Coding Representative) – Remote Eligible to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT/HCPCS procedures, and E/M codes for ED services. Training may be on-site or virtual; remote work available within Iowa with annual policy review.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, ensuring compliance, and contributing to denial management and reporting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Health Information Management degree or AHIMA/AAPC certification program.
• Knowledge of hospital outpatient ICD-10-CM and CPT coding; E/M coding for physician billing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication.
• Must obtain RHIA/RHIT or CCS/CCA/CPC certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review records to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT/HCPCS codes for ED services.
• Assign E/M codes for facility and physician ED services; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor coding accuracy; participate in training and process improvements.
• Prepare reports and assist with training providers on documentation requirements.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

E/M coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Health Information Management degree or AHIMA certification program

Tools

Epic

3M MS DRG/APR DRG

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an Emergency Department Medical Coder (Coding Representative) – Remote Eligible to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT/HCPCS procedures, and E/M codes for ED services. Training may be on-site or virtual; remote work available within Iowa with annual policy review.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, ensuring compliance, and contributing to denial management and reporting.