Coder II – Outpatient ED
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Job Description
Medical coder handling outpatient ED and facility records for Advocate Health, a nonprofit integrated health system. Applying CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10 coding standards remotely across approved states.
Responsibilities:
- Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding for physician services in office and hospital settings
- Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters and basic inpatient services
- Apply CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding systems, including modifiers and E/M guidelines
- Ensure coding adheres to AAPC/AHIMA guidelines, CMS regulations, and organizational compliance standards
- Identify the need for formal clinical queries to clarify documentation
- Maintain accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to workload complexity
- Provide informal guidance to new coding staff on professional coding nuances
- Work Monday through Friday on first shift, 40 hours per week
- May travel occasionally for training or meetings
Requirements:
- Active coding certification issued by AAPC or AHIMA
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited medical coding or HIM program (or equivalent experience)
- Foundational experience in facility coding covering basic outpatient and basic inpatient records, via education, externship, or applied work
- Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems is a plus
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology
- Advanced proficiency in CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems
- Basic understanding of facility payment methodologies (MS-DRGs) as they apply to simple encounters
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to context-switch between different coding guidelines
- Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- May need to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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