Certified Medical Coding Specialist, HB – Emergency Department at SolutionHealth

, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Medical Coding, Epic, Emergency Department Coding, Medical Documentation Analysis, E/M Level Assignment, NCCI Edits, HIPAA Compliance, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Documentation Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Who We Are Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year. About the Job The Coding Specialist – Hospital Based, Emergency Department is responsible for reviewing and analyzing Emergency Department medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for both professional and facility services. This role supports compliant, timely, and optimized reimbursement through a single-path ED coding workflow while ensuring adherence to official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and payer-specific rules. The position collaborates closely with Emergency Department providers, clinical staff, CDI, and revenue cycle partners. What You’ll Do Review and analyze Emergency Department clinical documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional and facility components Assign appropriate ED Evaluation & Management (E/M) levels using current medical decision-making and/or time-based guidelines Code ED procedures, including injections, infusions, laceration repairs, splinting, and other emergency services Apply modifiers, units, NCCI edits, and payer-specific billing rules to ensure compliant charge capture Validate documentation completeness and initiate provider queries when clarification is required Serve as a subject matter expert in ED-specific coding and reimbursement methodologies Collaborate with providers, clinical teams, CDI, and revenue cycle partners to resolve coding and documentation issues Abstract and enter coded data into Epic and other coding/billing systems within established turnaround times Monitor trends in documentation quality, coding accuracy, and denials; communicate findings to leadership Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks within ED single-path workflows Stay current on regulatory updates, coding guideline changes, and payer requirements Who You Are / Requirements Required High School diploma or equivalent Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Minimum of two (2) years of Emergency Department coding experience in an acute care hospital setting Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems Understanding of ED reimbursement methodologies, including APCs, RVUs, and payer edits Proficiency with Epic and encoder/coding software Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work independently while meeting productivity and accuracy standards Commitment to confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and ethical coding practices Preferred Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field Additional HIM certifications (RHIT, RHIA) Why You’ll Love Us Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Short- and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Competitive pay Tuition Reimbursement Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Education & paid training courses for continued career progression & so much more! Work Shift: Full time | 40 hours/week | Remote SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze Emergency Department medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional and facility services. Collaborate with providers and revenue cycle partners to ensure compliant reimbursement and documentation quality.