Facility Medical Coder

About the role

Review emergency department medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels in accordance with client-specific emergency department leveling guidelines and facility charging methodologies, including knowledge of the ACEP tool.
• Analyze documentation from nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, and diagnostic services to ensure complete code assignment and charge capture.
• Apply official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and payer-specific requirements.
• Review accounts for appropriate assignment of procedural services and injections/infusions when applicable.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate within the appropriate channels regarding coding clarification needs.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies.
• Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, educational initiatives, and process improvement activities.
• Remain 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.

Job Type & Location

Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay

$22.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully remote position.