New York Licensed ER Medical Coder

To support healthcare clients, the remote New York Licensed ER Medical Coder will review clinical documentation and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient surgery, Emergency Department, and diagnostic encounters while maintaining a minimum coding accuracy rate of 98% and achieving productivity standards. Key responsibilities Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM codes for various outpatient settings Utilize electronic encoder applications to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulations Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures through compliant query processes Required qualifications Certification such as CCS, RHIT, RHIA (AHIMA), CPC, or COC (AAPC) Minimum of 2 years of facility-based outpatient coding experience Experience with Emergency Department encounters and facility Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations related to medical coding Ability to interpret medical records and chart documentation accurately