HB - SDS/OBS/ED Coder

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a HB - SDS/OBS/ED Coder based in the United States. This role is centered on ensuring accurate and compliant medical coding across hospital-based services, including same-day surgery, observation, and emergency department encounters. You will review clinical documentation and translate it into precise ICD-10-CM, CPT, and E/M codes that directly support both clinical reporting and revenue cycle performance. The position plays a critical role in maintaining coding integrity, reducing claim errors, and supporting timely reimbursement for healthcare services. You will also validate APC assignments, abstract clinical data, and work through coding-related claim edits to ensure accuracy across billing workflows. Operating in a fully remote healthcare environment, you will collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders while managing multiple assignments. This is a detail-driven role where compliance, productivity, and accuracy are essential. Your work directly supports financial outcomes and data quality across healthcare operations. \n Accountabilities: Assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT procedures, and evaluation & management (E/M) codes for hospital-based and physician-based encounters with high accuracy and productivity standards. Review clinical documentation to ensure proper code selection aligned with official coding guidelines and payer requirements. Validate APC assignments and ensure accurate abstraction of clinical data for reporting and billing purposes. Identify and resolve coding-related claim scrubber edits related to diagnoses, procedures, or E/M levels. Maintain compliance with coding conventions, payer rules, and client-specific guidelines across assigned accounts. Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders, participating in meetings and training sessions as required. Adapt to short-term assignments across multiple clients while maintaining consistent quality standards. Requirements: Active AHIMA or AAPC coding credential required. Minimum 1 year of recent, relevant coding experience in hospital-based services (SDS, observation, or emergency department coding preferred). Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M coding guidelines. Ability to meet or exceed quality benchmarks (95%+ accuracy expected) and production standards. Familiarity with coding workflows, clinical documentation, and revenue cycle processes. Experience with EPIC or Optum systems is preferred. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to interpret complex clinical documentation. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment with shifting priorities. Benefits: Hourly compensation ranging from $28.00 to $33.00, based on experience, credentials, and location. Fully remote work environment within the United States. Opportunity to work across multiple healthcare client environments and service lines. Exposure to industry-standard coding systems and advanced healthcare technologies. Professional development within medical coding and revenue cycle management. Supportive, quality-focused team environment emphasizing accuracy and compliance. Standard employee benefits (eligibility based on engagement terms). \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

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