Certified Medical Coder

Job Description

Job Title : Certified Medical Coder – Outpatient & Emergency Department (ED)

Location : Bronx, NY 10461

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 00 PM (40 hours per week)

Pay Rate : $35 – $38 per hour

Duration : 3 months (with possible extension)

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder to join our team in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong outpatient and emergency department (ED) coding experience, advanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding systems, and hands-on experience using EPIC and 3M / HDS applications. This position requires strict adherence to federal billing and coding guidelines to ensure accurate and compliant claim submission.

Required Qualifications :

• Certification : Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – Required
• Education : High School Diploma / GED required; AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS-P) preferred
• Experience :
• Minimum 2–3 years of coding experience in an acute care setting
• Strong background in Outpatient and ED coding
• Experience with both Inpatient and Outpatient coding highly preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC and 3M / HDS systems – Required
• Technical Skills : Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Encoder software.
• Knowledge Base : Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology.
• Ability to research and resolve complex coding issues independently.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors