Job Title: Certified Medical Coder – Outpatient & Emergency Department (ED)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week; must be available to work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday)
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: N/A
Pay Rate
Local: $32–$37/hr
Traveler: N/A
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder to perform accurate outpatient and Emergency Department coding in an acute-care setting. The ideal candidate will have strong coding knowledge, proficiency with coding applications, and the ability to maintain compliance with coding and billing guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Certification: CCS required; AHIMA, RHIA, RHIT, or CCP credentials listed as applicable.
Education: High school diploma or GED, with relevant medical coding education or credentials.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of outpatient medical coding experience, including Emergency Department (ED) coding.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in 3M/HDS coding applications, Encoder, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Coding Knowledge: Strong knowledge of ICD-10, ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
Guidelines: Knowledge of coding guidelines, payer guidelines, and federal billing regulations.
Additional Requirements: Ability to research coding-related issues and provide coder training.
Schedule Flexibility: Must be available to work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
Responsibilities
Perform accurate medical coding for outpatient and Emergency Department services in an acute-care setting.
Review medical records and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using applicable coding systems.
Apply ICD-10, ICD-9-CM, and CPT-4 coding standards and guidelines.
Ensure compliance with payer requirements, federal billing regulations, and established coding policies.
Use 3M/HDS coding applications and Encoder to complete coding assignments.
Research coding-related questions and resolve discrepancies to support coding accuracy.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes when interpreting medical documentation.
Support coder training and promote adherence to established coding practices.
Maintain proficiency with computer applications and coding systems while meeting productivity and accuracy expectations.