ED Coder

Mountain Region Support • Centennial, CO

4d • $26 - $43 • Remote

About The Position

The ED Coder is an intermediate coding role responsible for accurately coding and abstracting outpatient records. The position captures and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into designated systems to support data retrieval, reimbursement accuracy, and clinical research. The coder uses the 3M encoder and electronic medical record (EMR) to process outpatient encounters, meets established quality and productivity benchmarks, and may apply coding expertise across different facility types. The role is open to remote candidates residing in the listed states.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPC-H, or CPC), or must become certified within one year of hire.
• At least two years of coding experience; acute care experience is preferred.
• Competency in outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, email, and computer troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Experience working successfully in a remote environment.
• Acute care coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT procedural codes for Emergency, Emergent Urgent Care, and Urgent Care encounters, including appropriate modifiers.
• Review and validate ED Charge Analyst charges to ensure they align with assigned CPT codes and billing requirements.
• Abstract pertinent clinical information from outpatient records into designated systems and manage work queues and reports.
• Resolve coding edits before and after submission to ensure compliance with APC assignments, regulatory guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Maintain proficiency in the EMR, 3M encoder, and online coding resources while meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Use effective communication, time management, and remote troubleshooting skills in a professional, team-oriented, service-conscious environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED