Emergency Department and Urgent Care Facility and Profee Coder

AAPC•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Remote

About The Position

AAPC is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated coding professional to code facility and professional-fee emergency department services and professional-fee urgent care services. This is a remote position for an organized, resourceful, independent, and driven coder with at least five years of coding experience. The role involves accurately coding medical records, applying current coding guidelines and policies, meeting production and quality standards, and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. The coder must work independently, meet project deadlines, stay current with coding changes, and complete additional tasks as assigned by management. AAPC describes its values as Driven, Humble, Transparent, Supportive, and Innovative. The company is an equal opportunity employer and uses AI-assisted tools in parts of its recruiting process for some positions; recruiting staff and hiring managers make interview and hiring decisions.

Requirements

At least five years of coding experience.
Extensive coding experience in all aspects of emergency department and urgent care coding, including facility and professional-fee emergency room coding and professional-fee urgent care coding.
Extensive experience charging infusions and injections.
Ability to validate hard-coded CPTs and charges.
Superior knowledge of modifier application.
Strong knowledge of Cerner and Epic.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven approach.
Sound knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and internet use.
Ability to multitask and maintain a sense of urgency.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills, and a strong work ethic.
Certification in one of the following: CPC, CEDC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA.

Responsibilities

Accurately code medical records for urgent care and emergency room services.
Follow current ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies as necessary.
Apply modifiers as appropriate.
Work independently and meet project deadlines.
Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change.
Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information; follow applicable HIPAA security policies and procedures, and report suspected or actual violations or breaches.
Meet and maintain department production and quality standards.
Complete additional tasks and duties as assigned by management.