ED Coder

Remote ED Coder - Emergency Department Medical Coder | Texas-Based Opportunity

Join a high-performing emergency department coding team connected to Houston, Texas, one of the nation's most recognized medical hubs. Work from home while contributing to an advanced healthcare environment through accurate, compliant emergency department coding.

ED Coder Job Details

• Work Arrangement: Fully remote medical coding position
• Location Eligibility: Candidates must reside in Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Tennessee. Candidates residing in South Carolina or North Carolina may be considered pending approval.
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,122-$1,247
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 5 shifts per week
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Initial Duration: 26 weeks, with potential for an ongoing contract or transition to a permanent position
• Productivity Expectation: Approximately 8-9 emergency department charts per hour

Emergency Department Coder Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional medical coding experience, preferably in an emergency department setting
• Previous experience coding in a Level I trauma and teaching hospital environment
• Proficiency with EPIC and 3M coding systems
• Demonstrated expertise in coding injections, infusions, procedures, and diagnoses
• Strong understanding of emergency department coding guidelines and documentation requirements
• Ability to consistently meet productivity and accuracy expectations in a remote coding environment
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and independent time-management skills
• Successful completion of a role-specific coding assessment may be required

ED Coder Responsibilities

• Review and accurately code emergency department medical records
• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes based on clinical documentation
• Code injections, infusions, and other emergency department procedures
• Apply current coding guidelines and regulatory requirements to Level I trauma cases
• Identify incomplete, inconsistent, or unclear documentation and follow appropriate clarification processes
• Maintain a high level of coding accuracy while processing approximately 8-9 charts per hour
• Protect patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with applicable privacy standards
• Collaborate effectively with coding and clinical teams while working independently from a remote setting

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.