ED Coder

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

As our ED Coder, you will serve in an intermediate coding role dedicated to the accurate coding and abstracting of outpatient records. You will be responsible for ensuring that all diagnostic and procedure codes are correctly captured and entered into our designated systems, directly supporting essential data retrieval, reimbursement accuracy, and ongoing clinical research.

Every day, you will utilize the 3M encoder and navigate the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to process outpatient encounters with precision. You will be expected to consistently meet established quality and productivity benchmarks while maintaining the flexibility to apply your coding expertise across various facility types within the organization.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong command of coding systems and a deep understanding of outpatient documentation. Your commitment to detail and your ability to adapt to different facility environments will ensure that our coding data remains reliable, compliant, and optimized for both financial performance and research initiatives.

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT procedural codes for Emergency, Emergent Urgent Care, and Urgent Care encounters, including the appropriate use of modifiers.
• Review and validate ED Charge Analyst charges to ensure alignment with assigned CPT codes and overall billing accuracy.
• Abstract pertinent clinical information from outpatient records into designated systems while effectively managing work queues and reports.
• Resolve coding edits pre- and post-submission to ensure compliance with APC assignments, regulatory guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Maintain high levels of proficiency in the EMR, 3M encoder, and online coding resources to ensure consistent adherence to quality and productivity standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication, time management, and remote troubleshooting skills to contribute to a professional, team-oriented, and service-conscious environment.

Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:

• Alabama- Arizona- Arkansas- Colorado
• Florida- Georgia- Idaho- Indiana
• Iowa- Kansas - Kentucky- Louisiana
• Missouri- Mississippi- Nebraska- New Mexico
• North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- South Carolina
• South Dakota- Tennessee- Texas- Utah
• Virginia- West Virginia- Wyoming

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC) required OR must be certified within one (1) year of hire
• A minimum of two (2) years coding experience, preferably in an acute care setting
• Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• Experience successfully working in a remote environment

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

High school diploma/GED; current AHIMA or AAPC coding credential required or must obtain within one year; 2+ years coding experience; proficiency in outpatient coding guidelines, APC assignment, Microsoft Office, and remote troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• assigning diagnostic codes
• abstracting clinical information
• resolving coding edits

Skills & Tools

3M encoder, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Englewood or Alabama or Arizona or Arkansas or Colorado or Florida or Georgia or Idaho or Indiana or Iowa or Kansas or Kentucky or Louisiana or Missouri or Mississippi or Nebraska or New Mexico or North Carolina or Ohio or Oklahoma or South Carolina or South Dakota or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or West Virginia or Wyoming
• Salary: USD 54,454 – 89,856 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About CommonSpirit Health

A nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization delivering integrated health services across the U.S. — Industry: Healthcare