Outpatient ED Coder

Post Date

Jul 26, 2024

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77024
US
Nov 06, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Medical Coder

Req #

HTX-722070

Pay Rate

$28 - $35 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

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.

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Required Skills & Experience

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

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

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.