Coding Specialist I, Emergency Medicine

US Acute Care Solutions

Entry level Coding Specialist I for Emergency Medicine at USACS, handling ICD and CPT coding. Analyzing medical records and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD and CPT coding, ensuring accuracy and compliance with national guidelines and regulations. Maintains certifications and engages in continuous education to stay current with industry trends and coding practices.

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ICD CodingCPT CodingCertified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Coding Accuracy

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Hard Skills

Medical Record ExaminationData AbstractionCoding Tools UtilizationDocumentation AnalysisCoding Accuracy Rate Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Windows EnvironmentWord ProcessingData Entry

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P)

Industry Keywords

Payor GuidelinesCoding PrinciplesGovernment RegulationsQuality MeasuresContinuing Education Units (CEUs)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Examines medical records to determine the proper ICD (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure codes) to be assigned
Utilizes coding tools & resources to verify the correctness of CPT and ICD codes assigned
Abstracts data including providers, injury info, quality measures, and others as needed
Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in coding principles and government regulations through reading materials and/or attendance at educational meetings or seminars
Maintains appropriate certification
Communicates with coworkers and physicians to resolve and clarify questions and documentation discrepancies
Communicates risk management concerns to appropriate parties
Completes priority accounts (Holds) daily
Refers complex issues to designated work queues
Participates in coder specific training and education based on audit metrics and trends
Review and analyze content of medical record to accurately assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes; CPT procedure codes and modifiers according to national coding guidelines, USACS policies and SOPs
Answer coding and abstracting questions from coding leadership, compliance, clinicians, etc
Maintain coding accuracy rate of ≥ 95%
Maintain coding productivity (Milestone based standards) rate of ≥ 95%
Maintain minimum of 15 CEUs per quarter either through Nthrive and/or other company sponsored webinars and programs
Accurately identify and enter core abstracting elements such as physician and APP attributions
Identify documentation trends and topics for education/feedback to physicians and APPs
Keep current with coding and industry changes through participation in educational opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
One or more of the following credentials REQUIRED within 12 months of employment - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P)
Must have completed or be close to completing a Coding Program and be eligible to sit for one of the credentials as listed.
Knowledge of and experience using ICD and CPT coding
Knowledge of payor guidelines
Knowledge of and skill in using personal computers in a Windows environment with an emphasis on basic word processing and data entry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k) employee and employer contributions
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Paid parental leave & family support benefits
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee assistance programs & wellness resources
Additional compensation may include bonus eligibility, equity, or other incentive programs