Emergency Services (ED) Single Pass Facility & Professional Medical Coder :
Position Summary :
The ED Single Pass Medical Coder is responsible for concurrent coding of facility and professional services using Epic’s Single Pass workflow. This role ensures accurate, compliant service-level reporting by leveraging Epic’s Facility Charge Calculator and integrated coding tools. The coder reviews, analyses, and assigns codes for ED encounters to support reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and documentation integrity.
- Work Location : Multiple on-site work locations. Work from the office;
remote work is not available .
Key Responsibilities :
Epic Single Pass Coding Workflow :
Code facility and professional services concurrently using Epic’s Single Pass interface.Assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes based on encounter documentation.Validate charge capture using Epic’s Facility Charge Calculator.Manual Coding for Complex Services :
Manually code infusions, injections, and procedures when automation is insufficient.Review operative reports, infusion flowsheets, and nursing documentation for time-based and procedural accuracy.Compliance & Audit Readiness :
Ensure coding accuracy per CMS, NCCI, AHA, and AMA guidelines.Collaborate with CDI and audit teams to resolve documentation gaps and support credentialing.Encounter Review & Data Validation :
Assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT / HCPCS procedures, including E / M levels and modifiers.Abstract and validate diagnoses, procedures, and charges.Query providers to clarify incomplete or ambiguous documentation.Identify deficiencies impacting medical necessity.Performance & Quality :
Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and regulatory updates.Participate in audits, training, and quality improvement initiatives.Meet defined productivity and accuracy benchmarks.Ensure HIPAA compliance and data security.Qualifications :
Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences.Certification : Active AAPC or AHIMA credential (e.G., CPC, CCS, CCS-P).Experience : Minimum 4 years in facility and professional coding.Communication : Strong documentation review and communication skills.Technical Skills :
Proficient in Epic (EpicCare, Facility Charge Calculator, Single Pass workflows) or other EMRs (Cerner, Meditech, etc.).Experience with Solventum (3M), Microsoft Nuance, Optum, etc.Expertise in E / M leveling, charge capture, and facility billing.Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.Preferred Skills :
Advanced proficiency in Epic Single Pass and infusion coding logic.Strong understanding of modifier usage and outpatient procedural coding.Skilled in reviewing documentation for medical necessity.