Inpatient Coder
About The Position
TEKsystems is hiring multiple remote medical coders for a 1–2 year project. The role reviews emergency department medical records and assigns accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers. The coder assigns facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels using client-specific emergency department leveling guidelines and facility charging methodologies, including the ACEP tool. The position analyzes documentation from nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, and diagnostic services to support complete code assignment and charge capture. It applies official coding guidance, CMS regulations, NCCI edits, payer-specific requirements, and organizational policies. The work also includes identifying documentation deficiencies, supporting coding clarification, participating in quality reviews and audits, staying current on coding and reimbursement changes, and collaborating with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives.
Requirements
- Must live in the United States.
- Must have an active coding certification.
- At least 2 years of medical coding experience.
- Coding skills, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
- Experience with emergency department coding.
- Epic experience is listed among the skills.
Responsibilities
- Review emergency department medical records and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers.
- Assign facility E/M levels in accordance with client-specific emergency department guidelines and facility charging methodologies, including use of the ACEP tool.
- Analyze documentation from nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, and diagnostic services for complete code assignment and charge capture.
- Apply official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, NCCI edits, payer-specific requirements, and organizational coding policies.
- Review accounts for appropriate assignment of procedural services and injections or infusions when applicable.
- Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate coding clarification needs through appropriate channels.
- Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, educational initiatives, and process improvement activities.
- Stay current on coding updates, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements affecting emergency department facility coding.
- Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding-related issues.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
- Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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