Emergency Room Medical Coder - Level 1 Trauma Center (Remote)

Job Title : Emergency Room Medical Coder - Level 1 Trauma Center (Remote)

Company : Cognizant Technology Solutions

Location : Remote (Flexible Hours, Monday-Friday)

About the Role

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced ICD-10 Coding Consultant - Outpatient to join our team and support one or more of our healthcare clients. This is a remote position offering flexible hours during weekdays.

Key Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT / HCPCS procedure codes for :

Emergency Department encounters (including facility E / M coding)

Outpatient surgery, observation, and diagnostic services

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations and internal policies

Communicate with physicians to clarify documentation through compliant query processes

Utilize an electronic encoder application for coding assignments

Perform peer reviews of coding work to maintain quality standards

Complete reports and maintain coding accuracy of 98% or higher

Meet productivity standards :

ED (with facility E / M) : 64-92 encounters / day

ED (without facility E / M) : 96-120 encounters / day

Ancillary Testing : 160-240 encounters / day

Ambulatory / Outpatient / Interventional : 32-48 encounters / day

Inpatient : 24 encounters / day

Required Qualifications

Current coding credential : CPC or COC (AAPC) in good standing.

PowerChart , developed by Cerner (now part of Oracle Health), is a comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Minimum 2 years of facility-based outpatient coding experience

Emergency Room coding experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center

Strong knowledge of :

Facility Evaluation & Management (E / M) coding

Injection and infusion coding in a hospital setting

Familiarity with federal, state, and payer regulations

Ability to interpret medical records and apply coding guidelines accurately

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Must pass a coding assessment with a score of 80% or higher

Preferred Skills

Experience with encoder applications (e.g., 3M, Optum)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adaptability to changing processes and client requirements

Salary and Other Compensation :

The hourly rate for this position $31 per hour,

Applications will be accepted until November 21 th .

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term / Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.