Outpatient Coder – E.R. Cases

TruBridge

. Handle medical coding and data entry / abstraction for Hospital (Acute) Out-Patient visits .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, particularly in Emergency Room cases, utilizing the 3M 360 Encoder HDM for accurate coding and billing. Possesses strong organizational and communication skills to ensure compliance and effective collaboration across multiple sites.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10-CM CodingEmergency Room Coding3M 360 Encoder HDMAHIMA CertificationQuality and Productivity Standards

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Hard Skills

Medical CodingData EntryDiagnosis CodingProcedure CodingDRG AssignmentClaims ReviewPhysician QueriesPresent On Admission IndicatorsProblem List UpdatesCoding Abstraction

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMulti-TaskingTime ManagementDetail Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA CertificationAAPC CertificationRHIARHITCCSCPCCOC

Industry Keywords

Medical NecessityOut-Patient VisitsHospital CodingSite-Specific GuidelinesClient Contract Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle medical coding and data entry / abstraction for Hospital (Acute) Out-Patient visits
Code Emergency Room (E.R.) cases
Use the 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline the coding/billing process
Accurately assign ICD-10-CM and PCS primary and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes based on documentation and site-specific guidelines and policies
Accurately assign the DRG
Create compliant physician queries
Review claims for medical necessity
Update problem lists consistent with client contract
Correctly assign present on admission indicators
Provide excellent customer service to clients and teammates
Float between multiple sites and coding specialties with ease and flexibility
Perform other job-related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 year degree or equivalent experience
AHIMA or AAPC certification REQUIRED
Actively holds one or more of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC
Experience coding Emergency Room cases REQUIRED
Experience working with 3M 360 Encoder HDM REQUIRED
Meets or exceeds Quality and Productivity standards
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution
Must be able to act both independently, and as a team member