Inpatient Coder

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Examine medical records from the emergency department and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and suitable modifiers.

• Assign facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels according to client-specific emergency department leveling guidelines, facility charging methodologies, and the ACEP E/M tool.

• Review clinical documentation from physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and diagnostic services for comprehensive code assignment and charge capture.

• Implement official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and payer-specific requirements.

• Scrutinize procedural services, injections, and infusions for precise coding and billing.

• Detect documentation deficiencies and relay coding clarification requirements through established communication channels.

• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies.

• Engage in coding audits, quality assurance evaluations, educational programs, and process enhancement initiatives.

• Stay updated on coding revisions, reimbursement adjustments, and regulatory stipulations.

• Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client stakeholders to address coding-related inquiries and guarantee accuracy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in coding emergency department facility records.

• Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.

• Acquainted with ACEP emergency department leveling guidelines and facility E/M coding methodologies.

• Practical understanding of CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and payer specifications.

• Proficient in using Epic or similar electronic health record systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Capacity to uphold coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance in a dynamic healthcare setting.

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.

• Certified Emergency Department Coder (CEDC) preferred, but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Options for pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.

• Life Insurance (including Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Health Spending Account (HSA).

• Transportation benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Time Off/Leave (including PTO, vacation, or sick leave).