Remote ED/Ancillary Coders

Start Date: 9/1/2026

About the role

Under indirect supervision, is responsible for accurate coding of Emergency Room and Ancillary services, procedures, diagnoses, and conditions using appropriate documentation in the medical record. Classification systems include ICD-10-CM, CPT, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category and facility reimbursement guidelines. All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations, and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Individual State Health Planning and Development, and organizational/institutional coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billing.
• Seeks proper documentation in a timely manner when services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, according to facility standards.
• Maintains a 95% overall accuracy rate.
• Maintains average productivity standards.
• Works the review queue daily to ensure all charts are addressed, and corrections are communicated to the facility if necessary.
• Responsible for coding or pending every chart placed in their queue.
• Maintains current professional credentials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCS, CCS-P, or RHIT); AAPC (CPC, COC, CPC-H).
• Proficient with Facilities Coding Standards.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in medical coding.
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM.

Work Environment

• Remote workstation with dual monitors.
• Standard Windows PC.
• Internet access with DSL or cable.
• VPN compatibility.
• Printer/Fax.

Pay

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule

26 weeks, 40 hours per week

Location

Facility is located in the southwest corner of Missouri. Joplin is home to an extensive medical community, offering opportunities to enhance résumés and develop careers. The city has a rich history in mining, celebrated through festivals like Boomtown Days.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Earned time off and paid holidays.
• Paid continuing education time.
• 401(K) retirement planning.
• Short-term disability, life insurance, and paid jury duty.
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country.
• Industry-experienced workforce management team.
• Licensure and certification reimbursement.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.