Outpatient ED Medical Coder

A healthcare employer in Houston, TX is seeking an Outpatient ED Medical Coder to join their growing team. This position is remote but candidates must live in the following states: TX, OK, LA, TN, FL, South Carolina, GA and NE. This person will be responsible for coding emergency department charts. Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process is required. In this role you will be coding an average of 9 charts per hour.

Minimum of three (3) years of hospital and ambulatory coding experience



Experience coding in a level 1 or level 2 trauma facility/academic teaching facility



Experience coding emergency department visits



Either a RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, COC, or CPC Coding Certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)



Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT



Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process



Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and surgical terminology



High School Diploma or GED



Must reside in one of the following states: TX, OK, LA, TN, FL, South Carolina, GA and NE

Experience with coding in Epic



Associates or bachelor's degree in health information management (HIM) or any Revenue Cycle related field

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.