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At e4health, our mission is clear: to Empower Better Health. We are dedicated to supporting the teams who care for others, bringing passion, expertise, and innovation to everything we do. By joining our team, you’ll help us deliver powerful solutions that drive quality, integrity, and value across the healthcare landscape.
For nearly 20 years, e4health has been a trusted partner to over 400 hospitals and health systems nationwide. Our solutions address some of the most complex challenges in healthcare. From optimizing clinical workflows and improving coding and documentation processes to tackling health IT and mid-revenue cycle issues, we deliver measurable results that make a real difference.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. With unmatched technology and operational expertise, we streamline clinical, financial, and health information processes, enabling organizations to achieve their goals with greater efficiency and impact. Ready to make a difference in healthcare? Learn more about us at www.e4.health.
Medical Coding Specialist, Emergency Department - Remote
Job Summary:
The Medical Coding Specialist for Outpatient Surgery/Emergency Department ensures accurate data abstraction in client electronic medical records by adhering to ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS guidelines, AMA CPT standards, and CMS directives. Responsibilities include entering abstracted patient details into the client’s system, collaborating with physicians through queries, and coordinating with Clinical Documentation staff as needed. The role demands maintaining a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher while consistently meeting productivity benchmarks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, along with applicable modifiers, for Outpatient Surgery and Emergency Department cases.
Abstracts and enters coded data for hospital reporting and statistics.
Validates facility/professional levels of service, including injections and infusions, as required.
Initiates physician queries to address unclear or conflicting documentation.
Identifies and communicates documentation improvement opportunities to relevant teams.
Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and Revenue Cycle teams to resolve account issues.
Consistently meets coding productivity and accuracy standards.
Maintains required professional coding credentials.
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Required Qualifications
Certified by AHIMA or AAPC with a recognized coding credential.
Minimum of 3 years’ coding experience; experience in Level 1 Trauma and academic teaching hospitals preferred.
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Key Success Attributes
Upholds integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
Displays strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Shows a proactive attitude with a drive for results.
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates time management, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
Adheres to company Core Values with a commitment to teamwork.
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Core Competencies
Integrity and ethical decision-making.
Effective communication skills.
Dependability and consistency in meeting expectations.
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Benefits
Competitive salary and full benefits package.
401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing.
Group medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
Generous PTO policy.
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Physical Demands
Requires sitting, talking, and hearing for over 90% of the time.
Some travel to field sites may be necessary, up to 15% of the time.
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Working Conditions
Primarily indoor work with minimal exposure to noise or discomfort.
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e4health is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all non-discrimination laws. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., as visa sponsorship is not provided.
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