Inpatient Coder
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, 76001, USA
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Healthcare
Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Records, Healthcare Administration
Hiring multiple REMOTE Medical Coders for a massive backlog project! (Must sit in the US)
Must haves:
Must have at least 2 years of Medical Coding experience (profee, Inpatient DRG, outpatient facility or outpatient ED)
Must have experience handling up to 100 charts/day
Must sit in the US
Pay: $25-$30/HR, depending on experience level
Schedule:
M-F first shift (40 hours/week)
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.
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, 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 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
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