Inpatient Coder

Location:

Houston, Texas, United States Salary: $28.00 - $30.00/hr Company: TEKsystems

Posted:

Location:

Houston, Texas, United States Salary: $28.00 - $30.00/hr Company: TEKsystems

Posted: URGENTLY HIRING | 100% REMOTE | Emergency Department Medical Coder Looking for a fully remote coding opportunity with a stable workload and a team that values your expertise? We're partnering with a leading healthcare organization seeking experienced Emergency Department Medical Coders to support high-volume facility coding operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for certified coders with Emergency Department experience who are looking to work from home while continuing to grow their coding knowledge and make a meaningful impact on healthcare operations.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
100% remote position

Multiple openings available

Opportunity to support a large healthcare organization

Long-term contract opportunity with consistent work Collaborative team environment with coding leadership support

Exposure to coding quality initiatives, audits, and process improvements

Opportunity to expand your Emergency Department coding expertise

Key Responsibilities Review emergency department medical records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes

Apply CPT/HCPCS procedure codes and appropriate modifiers

Assign facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels utilizing department-specific guidelines and ACEP methodologies

Analyze physician, nursing, ancillary, and diagnostic documentation to ensure complete and accurate code assignment

Review injections, infusions, and procedural services for proper charge capture

Apply coding guidelines, CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and payer-specific requirements

Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate coding clarification needs

Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies

Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, and educational initiatives

Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client teams to resolve coding-related issues

Qualifications

Active AAPC or AHIMA certification required

Minimum 2+ years of Emergency Department facility coding experience

Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding

Injection and infusion coding experience required

Ability to work independently in a remote environmentEPIC experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer requirements

Strong attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy

Top Skills Emergency Department CodingICD-10-CMCPT CodingHCPCS CodingEPICE/M Level Assignment Medical Record Review Revenue Cycle & Reimbursement Ideal Candidate We're looking for a certified coder who thrives in a remote environment, understands the complexities of Emergency Department coding, and takes pride in producing accurate, compliant work. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining the highest coding standards while supporting quality patient care and reimbursement accuracy.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.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

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