Emergency Department Medical Coder

Job Description: Codes and abstracts professional fee hospital services performed by SLPG physicians from medical records according to ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS II, and CMS guidelines. Utilizes 3M Encoder for validation of RVUs and CPT-4 procedure unbundling. Maintains a 95% coding accuracy rate as measured through quality reviews. Maintains daily productivity as outlined. Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines as they relate to physician services for hospital inpatient, observation, consultant, surgical, critical care, and E & M services. Performs data entry of abstracted physician information into specialty-specific databases. Conducts educational sessions to the medical staff for coding and documentation compliance. Requirements: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, OR CCS-P with working knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding required. Minimum 1-3 years experience in CPT/HCPCS physician procedural coding. Previous experience with computerized patient record and coding system preferred. Benefits: Health insurance Professional development opportunities Paid time off Flexible working hours