Certified Medical Coder - Outpatient & ED - Brooklyn, NY - MS 26-14923

Job Description

Job Description

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.