ED Coding Specialist 3

ED Coding Specialist 3 This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a ED Coding Specialist 3 based in the United States. This is a highly specialized, senior-level medical coding role within a complex healthcare environment, focused on ensuring accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient surgical and observation services. The position plays a critical part in maintaining coding integrity, regulatory compliance, and revenue cycle performance. You will work remotely as part of a collaborative enterprise coding team, handling advanced coding cases requiring strong expertise in CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS systems. The role requires precision, independence, and deep familiarity with healthcare billing regulations. Beyond coding, you will also serve as a subject matter expert supporting colleagues and leadership. This position offers meaningful impact in improving documentation quality, compliance standards, and overall operational efficiency. Accountabilities: Perform advanced medical coding for outpatient surgical, observation, and other complex patient encounters, ensuring high accuracy (95% or above) in CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, and related classification systems. Abstract and review clinical documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS and Medicaid guidelines. Manage coding workflows within electronic medical record systems, ensuring proper charge capture, billing integrity, and timely processing of assigned work queues. Identify and resolve coding discrepancies, denials, and billing issues in coordination with revenue cycle and billing teams. Monitor regulatory updates and coding guideline changes, ensuring proper implementation across coding practices and documentation standards. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to coding staff while contributing to the development of internal procedures and best practices. Participate in team discussions, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance coding quality and operational efficiency. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required; additional education in health information management or related fields preferred. Minimum of 4 years of professional or hospital-based coding experience involving ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT coding. Active certification through AAPC or AHIMA (e.g., CPC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT) with active professional membership where applicable. Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and healthcare reimbursement systems. Experience with electronic medical record systems and coding tools (e.g., EPIC or encoder platforms) preferred. Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under deadlines. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, administrative, and billing teams. Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities. Benefits: 100% employer-covered healthcare for full-time employees and strong dependent coverage options Company-provided life insurance at no cost Retirement and pension plan options with competitive contributions Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Flexible remote work arrangement with broad scheduling flexibility Transportation and commuter discounts where applicable Tuition reimbursement and professional development support Employee assistance programs and childcare support discounts Access to additional employee discount programs across services and retailers Jobgether