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St. Joseph's Health

Certified Coder

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

The Coding Liaison supports documentation integrity, monitors vendor performance, and acts as a ... emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation ...

St. Joseph's Healthcare System

Certified Coder

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

The Coding Liaison supports documentation integrity, monitors vendor performance, and acts as a ... emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation ...

St. Joseph's Health

Certified Coder

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

The Coding Liaison supports documentation integrity, monitors vendor performance, and acts as a ... emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation ...

FOCUSPOINT

Certified Outpatient / ED Medical Coder

Bronx, NY · Remote

$23 - $31.50/hr

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled coder with strong outpatient and emergency department coding experience who can work independently with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities * Accurately ...

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How much do emergency coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for emergency coder in Bronx, NY is $28.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.76 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Emergency Coder vs Medical Biller?

AspectEmergency CoderMedical Biller
CertificationsAHIMA or AAPC coding certifications, CPC or CCSBilling-specific certifications like Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, emergency departments, urgent care centersMedical offices, billing companies, healthcare practices
Job FocusAssigning accurate medical codes for emergency servicesProcessing billing, submitting claims, managing payments
Industry UsageWidely used in hospitals and emergency care settingsCommon across outpatient clinics and private practices

Emergency Coders focus on translating emergency medical services into accurate codes for billing and documentation, often requiring specific coding certifications. Medical Billers handle the financial aspect, ensuring claims are correctly processed and payments received. While both roles work closely within healthcare revenue cycle management, their primary responsibilities differ, with Emergency Coders specializing in coding and Medical Billers in billing and claims processing.

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Facility-Fee Emergency Department Medical Coder

Clifton, NJ • On-site, Remote

Sutherland
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Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Company Description
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Job Description
The Facility-Fee Emergency Department Medical Coder is responsible for the accurate review, abstraction, and assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, facility-specific charging methodologies, and applicable modifiers for Emergency Department (ED) facility encounters. This role ensures coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, appropriate reimbursement, and adherence to client-specific coding guidelines, payer requirements, and industry standards.
The coder will review clinical documentation, emergency department records, physician documentation, nursing notes, ancillary reports, and charging information to accurately capture facility services rendered during emergency department visits. The position requires strong knowledge of facility fee coding, emergency department leveling methodologies, and outpatient reimbursement regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Review emergency department medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers.
  • Accurately assign facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels in accordance with client-specific emergency department leveling guidelines and facility charging methodologies, including knowledge of the ACEP tool.
  • Analyze documentation from nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, and diagnostic services to ensure complete code assignment and charge capture.
  • Apply official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and payer-specific requirements.
  • Review accounts for appropriate assignment of procedural services and injections/infusions when applicable.
  • Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate within the appropriate channels regarding coding clarification needs.
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies.
  • Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, educational initiatives, and process improvement activities.
  • Remain current on coding updates, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements affecting emergency department facility coding.
  • Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding-related issues.

Qualifications
To qualify you must possess:
  • At least 2+ years of relevant facility-fee outpatient coding experience, specifically in Emergency Department services. Injection and Infusion experience required.
  • Active AAPC or AHIMA coding certification required.
  • Proven ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote environment
  • Epic experience strongly preferred.
  • Other facility-fee and physician-fee medical coding experience a plus

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEOC and Veteran Documentation
During employment, employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.
At times, government agencies require periodic reports from employers on the sex, ethnicity, handicap, veteran and other protected status of employees. The purpose of this Administrative EEO Record is for statistical analysis only and is used to comply with government record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Periodic reports are made to the government on the following information. The completion of the Administrative EEO record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information, please note that all
Administrative EEO Records are kept in a Confidential File and are not part of your Application for Employment or Personnel file.
Please note: YOUR COOPERATION IS VOLUNTARY. INCLUSION OR EXCLUSION OF ANY DATA WILL NOT AFFECT ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION.

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