Inpatient Coder

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 environment
• EPIC experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy

Top Skills

• Emergency Department Coding
• ICD-10-CM
• CPT Coding
• HCPCS Coding
• EPIC
• E/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
• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.