Remote Emergency Department Coder — ICD-10/CPT Expert

DaMar Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks a qualified coder to review emergency department records and assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT/HCPCS procedures, and modifiers, ensuring accurate coding and charge capture.

You will apply official guidelines, CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and ACEP-level tools while maintaining payer compliance. This fully remote contract role handles about 100 charts per day, with 6 AM–6 PM, five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Review ED records to assign ICD-10-CM codes, CPT/HCPCS codes, and modifiers.
• Assign facility E/M levels per client guidelines and ACEP tool.
• Analyze documentation from nursing, physicians, and diagnostics for complete coding and charge capture.
• Apply CMS rules, NCCI edits, and payer-specific requirements.
• Review accounts for procedural services and injections/infusions when applicable.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and request clarification from the team.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer policies.
• Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, and process improvements.
• Stay current on coding updates, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with coding leadership to resolve coding-related issues.
• 100 charts per day, outpatient clinic; shift 6A–6P, M-F (West Priority).

Job description

DaMar Staffing seeks a qualified coder to review emergency department records and assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT/HCPCS procedures, and modifiers, ensuring accurate coding and charge capture.

You will apply official guidelines, CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and ACEP-level tools while maintaining payer compliance. This fully remote contract role handles about 100 charts per day, with 6 AM–6 PM, five days a week.