Inpatient Coder

TEKsystems•Houston, TX

6d•$28 - $30•Remote

About The Position

Looking for a fully remote coding opportunity with a stable workload and a team that values your expertise? We're partnering with a leading healthcare organization seeking experienced Emergency Department Medical Coders to support high-volume facility coding operations. This is an excellent opportunity for certified coders with Emergency Department experience who are looking to work from home while continuing to grow their coding knowledge and make a meaningful impact on healthcare operations.

Requirements

Active AAPC or AHIMA certification required
Minimum 2+ years of Emergency Department facility coding experience
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding
Injection and infusion coding experience required
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer requirements
Strong attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy

Nice To Haves

EPIC experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Review emergency department medical records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
Apply CPT/HCPCS procedure codes and appropriate modifiers
Assign facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels utilizing department-specific guidelines and ACEP methodologies
Analyze physician, nursing, ancillary, and diagnostic documentation to ensure complete and accurate code assignment
Review injections, infusions, and procedural services for proper charge capture
Apply coding guidelines, CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and payer-specific requirements
Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate coding clarification needs
Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies
Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, and educational initiatives
Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client teams to resolve coding-related issues