TEKsystems
TEKsystems·12 days ago

Inpatient coder

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Location

remote, United States

Salary

$56k – $60k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Medical CodingICD-10-CMCPTHCPCSE/M LevelingACEP ToolCharge CaptureCMS RegulationsNCCI EditsEmergency Department CodingEpicDocumentation Review

Job Description

Hiring multiple REMOTE Medical Coders for a 1-2 year project!

Must-haves:

  • Must live in the US
  • Must have an active coding certification
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience with Medical Coding

Description

Review emergency department medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers. 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. Review accounts for appropriate assignment of procedural services and injections/infusions when applicable. Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate within the appropriate channels regarding coding clarification needs. Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies. Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, educational initiatives, and process improvement activities. Remain current on coding updates, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements affecting emergency department facility coding. Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding-related issues.

Skills

Coding, Icd-10, Epic, emergency department, cpt code, hcpcs coding, icd 10

Top Skills Details

Coding, Icd-10

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Review emergency department medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers. 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. Review accounts for appropriate assignment of procedural services and injections/infusions when applicable. Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate within the appropriate channels regarding coding clarification needs. Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies. Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, educational initiatives, and process improvement activities. Remain current on coding updates, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements affecting emergency department facility coding. Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding-related issues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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