Pro-fee Coder – Emergency Department and Urgent Care Facility

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Emergency Department and Urgent Care Facility coder for AAPC providing professional coding services remotely. Requires extensive knowledge in emergency coding and working independently.

Responsibilities:

  • Accurately code medical records for all urgent care and emergency room services
  • Follow current ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
  • Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies as necessary
  • Apply modifiers as appropriate
  • Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
  • Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
  • Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information
  • Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
  • Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
  • Meet and maintain department production and quality standards
  • Additional tasks/duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of coding experience
  • Extensive coding in all aspects of emergency department and urgent care coding
  • Ability to validate hard-coded CPTs/charges
  • Superior knowledge of modifier application
  • Strong knowledge of Cerner and Epic
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
  • Sound knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
  • Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Benefits:

  • Equal Opportunity Employer