What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Coder position at VirtualVocations?
A company is looking for an Emergency Department Coder to review clinical documentation and assign appropriate codes for billing.Key ResponsibilitiesAssign accurate codes (ICD-10 CM, CPT, E / M, HCPCS, modifiers) for emergency and trauma care while achieving 95% accuracyReview and clarify physician-assigned diagnosis codes and query physicians for clarification as neededAdhere to Standards of Ethical Coding by AHIMA and AAPC and communicate coding guidance to other departmentsRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalentActive CPC, CCS, CCSP, RHIT, or RHIA certification with experience in infusion and injection codingExperience in emergency and trauma care codingStrong understanding of medical terminology and coding guidelines including ICD-10 CM, HCPCS, and CPT and E / M coding
