Remote Emergency Department Coder | ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Xtensys; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintain advanced coding knowledge through ongoing professional development and education, manage claim edits, and contribute to revenue cycle efficiency while meeting productivity standards.

Qualifications

• ICD-10-CM and CPT knowledge required.
• Ability to interpret medical documentation.
• Epic coding workflows experience is a plus.
• Experience with claim edits and denial prevention.

Responsibilities

• Code ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes for complex outpatient services.
• Sequence codes according to official guidelines and payer requirements.
• Manage coding claim edit work queues to ensure timely filing.
• Apply appropriate coding modifiers per requirements.
• Query medical staff to clarify incomplete documentation.
• Participate in coding audits and apply feedback.
• Navigate Epic coding workflows and queue management.
• Meet performance standards for accuracy and productivity.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Documentation interpretation

Communication with staff

Education

HS diploma

Associate degree in HIM

Tools

3M Encoder

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Maintain advanced coding knowledge through ongoing professional development and education, manage claim edits, and contribute to revenue cycle efficiency while meeting productivity standards.