Sr ED Coding Specialist

TEKsystems•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr ED Coding Specialist accurately assigns and sequences ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT‑4, and HCPCS codes for inpatient and outpatient records to support compliant billing, reporting, and reimbursement.

Requirements

One of the following: CCS, CPC, COC, RHIA, or RHIT
4+ years of recent acute care hospital coding experience
Successful completion of a coding skills assessment

Nice To Haves

AHIMA‑approved coding certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Code and sequence diagnoses and procedures in accordance with ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT‑4/HCPCS, UHDDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and payer guidelines.
Utilize computerized encoding systems to ensure accurate and compliant coding.
Assign DRGs for inpatient discharges and APCs for outpatient visits.
Abstract and verify clinical, diagnostic, and demographic data for all patient encounter types.
Routinely code Emergency Department records, including E&M charges, meeting established productivity and quality standards.
Code inpatient, outpatient surgery, and ancillary records as assigned.
Collaborate with physicians and staff to obtain complete documentation and ensure coding quality.
Provide coding and documentation education to physicians and staff as requested.
Investigate and respond to coding, documentation, and compliance questions related to ED, observation, infusions, and injections.
Maintain productivity standards and a minimum 96% accuracy rate.
Complete continuing education to maintain required credentials.