Outpatient Coder ED
TLDR
Remote outpatient/ED coding role focusing on translating complex ED and outpatient records into CPT/ICD codes, ensuring high accuracy in high-volume healthcare data workflows.
- Review outpatient and emergency department medical records to assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation
- Ensure proper sequencing of diagnoses and procedures in alignment with coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements
- Assign appropriate discharge dispositions and support accurate hospital statistical and reporting data abstraction
- Identify documentation gaps and communicate coding or clinical clarification needs to relevant hospital or clinical stakeholders
- Maintain high coding accuracy standards (95% or higher) while meeting productivity expectations
- Perform coding audits, quality checks, and ensure compliance with AHIMA, AAPC, and organizational standards
- Support continuous improvement by participating in education sessions, training, and coding updates
- Track and maintain continuing education requirements to uphold professional coding credentials
- Use encoding and abstraction systems to enter, manage, and validate coded clinical data
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations, HIM policies, and professional coding ethics in all activities
- Active AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC (CPC, COC, CIC, CRC or related) certification required
- Minimum 2–3 years of outpatient or hospital-based coding experience, preferably including emergency department coding
- Strong expertise in CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and E/M leveling guidelines
- Experience with outpatient coding areas such as ED, observation, same-day surgery, injections, and infusions
- Proficiency with coding and abstracting tools such as Epic, Dolbey Fusion, Trucode, or similar systems
- Strong understanding of healthcare documentation standards, reimbursement systems, and compliance requirements
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote, high-volume production environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for clinical and administrative coordination
- Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict accuracy and productivity targets
- Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $20 to $28 USD based on experience and qualifications
- Remote work flexibility with the ability to work from home
- Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays (for eligible roles)
- Free continuing education units (CEUs) and support for maintaining professional certifications
- Annual stipend for professional development and certification renewal (AHIMA/AAPC)
- Provided work equipment including laptop, monitor, and peripherals
- Structured training and ongoing mentorship from experienced coding professionals
- Opportunities to grow within a large, established healthcare data organization.
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Benefits
Equity Compensation
Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $20 to $28 USD based on experience and qualifications
Health Insurance
Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
Home Office Stipend
Provided work equipment including laptop, monitor, and peripherals
Learning Budget
Annual stipend for professional development and certification renewal (AHIMA/AAPC)
career growth opportunities
Opportunities to grow within a large, established healthcare data organization.
Paid Time Off
Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays (for eligible roles)
Remote-Friendly
Remote work flexibility with the ability to work from home
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- Founded
- Founded 2020
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- Professional Services