Emergency Department Medical Coder, PA/NJ Residents Only

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Code and abstract professional-fee hospital services performed by SLPG physicians from medical records .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, while maintaining high coding accuracy and productivity standards. Capable of conducting educational sessions on coding compliance and collaborating with medical staff and billing departments.

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ICD-9 CodingICD-10 CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingRHIA/RHIT/CPC/CCS-P/CCS Credential

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Hard Skills

CPT/HCPCS Physician Procedural CodingCoding AccuracyData EntryQuality ReviewsMedical Record Abstraction

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationEducational Training

Tools & Technologies

3M EncoderComputerized Patient Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITCPCCCS-PCCS

Industry Keywords

Coding GuidelinesRVUsDocumentation ComplianceInpatient ServicesSurgical Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Code and abstract professional-fee hospital services performed by SLPG physicians from medical records
Apply ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS II, AHA, AMA, and CMS coding guidelines
Use 3M Encoder to validate RVUs and CPT-4 procedure unbundling
Maintain coding accuracy through quality reviews
Maintain daily productivity as outlined
Keep current knowledge of coding guidelines for inpatient, observation, consultant, surgical, critical care, and E&M physician services
Enter abstracted physician information into specialty-specific databases
Conduct educational sessions for medical staff on coding and documentation compliance
Work with Medical Records, Finance, and Physician Billing to ensure appropriate information flow
Perform quarterly reviews to assure data quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside in Pennsylvania or New Jersey
RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS-P, or CCS credential, or be eligible for the applicable credential at the time of hire
Credential-eligible candidates must obtain the applicable AHIMA or AAPC credential within one year of hire as a condition of continued employment
Working knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding required
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in CPT/HCPCS physician procedural coding
Previous experience with computerized patient record and coding systems preferred
Ability to maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate
Ability to meet outlined daily productivity standards
Ability to sit for up to seven hours per day, three to four hours at a time
Frequent typing and data entry; frequent use of hands
Rarely lift up to ten pounds, stoop, bend, or reach above shoulder level
Normal conversational hearing and general, near, peripheral vision and visual-monotony tolerance
Submit application using full legal name and current home address
Include employment history for the past seven years, including present employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Condition of continued employment includes obtaining the applicable AHIMA or AAPC credential within one year for credential-eligible hires