Coder II – Emergency Department

Advocate Aurora Health

Coder II managing coding for the Emergency Department at Advocate Health. Reviews medical documentation and assigns codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $40 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews medical documentation at a proficient level from clinicians, qualified health professionals and hospitals in order to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS
Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations in EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software
Adheres to the organization and departmental guidelines, policies and protocols
Reviews all clinician documentation to support assigned codes in the health information record so that all significant diagnoses and procedures may be captured for reimbursement and data purposes
Conducts independent research to promote knowledge of coding guidelines, regulatory policies and trends
Practices ethical judgment in assigning and sequencing codes for proper insurance reimbursement
Maintains the confidentiality of patient records
Reports any perceived non-compliant practices to the coding leader or compliance officer
Meets then exceeds departmental quality and productivity standards
Responsible for processing Coding Claim Denials and Coding Claim Rejections, when applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certification desired: Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Advanced training beyond High School in Medical Coding or related field (or equivalent knowledge)
Typically requires 3 years of experience in professional coding that includes experiences in either hospital or professional revenue cycle processes and health information workflows
Advanced knowledge of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Intermediate computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making
Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Time Off programs
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10 CMICD-10 PCSCPTHCPCSmedical codingcoding guidelinescoding claim denialscoding claim rejectionsmedical terminologyanatomy and physiology

Soft Skills

independent judgmentdecision makinginitiativecollaborationethical judgmentattention to detailtime managementadaptabilitycommunicationproblem solving

Certifications

Coding CertificationAAPCAHIMA