Emergency Department Medical Coder

Sutherland

Facility-Fee Emergency Department Medical Coder responsible for coding accuracy and compliance in outpatient services. Collaborating effectively in a remote work environment for a company focused on digital transformation.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding for Emergency Department services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accurate reimbursement. Proficient in reviewing clinical documentation and applying coding guidelines to optimize charge capture and coding accuracy.

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ICD-10-CM CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingAAPC CertificationEmergency Department Coding Experience

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Hard Skills

Facility-Specific Charging MethodologiesEvaluation and Management (E/M) Level AssignmentInjection and Infusion CodingCoding Quality ReviewsCharge Capture Analysis

Soft Skills

Independent WorkEfficiency

Tools & Technologies

Epic

Certifications & Qualifications

AAPC CertificationAHIMA Certification

Industry Keywords

Regulatory CompliancePayer RequirementsNational Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)CMS RegulationsEmergency Department Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the accurate review, abstraction, and assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, facility-specific charging methodologies, and applicable modifiers for Emergency Department (ED) facility encounters.
Ensure coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, appropriate reimbursement, and adherence to client-specific coding guidelines, payer requirements, and industry standards.
Review clinical documentation, emergency department records, physician documentation, nursing notes, ancillary reports, and charging information to accurately capture facility services rendered during emergency department visits.
Accurately assign facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels in accordance with client-specific emergency department leveling guidelines and facility charging methodologies, including knowledge of the ACEP tool.
Analyze documentation from nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, and diagnostic services to ensure complete code assignment and charge capture.
Apply official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and payer-specific requirements.
Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, educational initiatives, and process improvement activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2+ years of relevant facility-fee outpatient coding experience, specifically in Emergency Department services.
Injection and Infusion experience required.
Active AAPC or AHIMA coding certification required.
Proven ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote environment.
Epic experience strongly preferred.
Other facility-fee and physician-fee medical coding experience a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off