Remote Medical Coding Jobs in Suffolk, VA (NOW HIRING)

TekSystems is currently hiring for a FULLY REMOTE ED Senior Medical Coder!

MUST HAVE: Several years of ED Medical Coding experience! Must be certified in either: One of the following credentials are required – CCS, CPC, COC, RHIA, RHIT. Successful completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA approval status is preferred. Must have EPIC Experience!

States Approved: NC, TX, FL, VA!

Description

The Senior Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD diagnostic and procedural codes and/or CPT procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Code diagnostic and procedural information from the record using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4/HCPCS classification systems. Utilize a computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding. Sequence diagnoses and procedures by following the ICD-10-CM, Uniform Hospital Data Set, Medicare, Medicaid, and other fiscal intermediary guidelines.

Work cooperatively with the medical staff and other health care professionals in obtaining documentation to complete medical records and ensure quality coding.

Select the DRG for each inpatient discharge and APC for each outpatient visit. Ensure coding compliance based on approved coding guidelines and conventions.

Abstract medical data from the record to complete a discharge abstract on each inpatient, ambulatory surgery, emergency room, outpatient, and ancillary visit. Complete and verify diagnostic and demographic information.

Enter patient information into computerized inpatient and outpatient medical record databases. Ensure accuracy and integrity of medical record abstract data prior to billing interface and claims submission.

Routinely code Emergency Department records and enter E&M charges the majority of productive time. Meet productivity and quality standards for emergency department coding routinely. Code inpatient, outpatient surgery and ancillary records as determined by Coding Operations Manager.

Provide compliance/documentation education sessions to physicians and hospital staff as requested.

Investigate, respond to, and communicate information regarding coding, documentation, and compliance questions relating infusions and injections performed in the Emergency Department and OBV. Charge capture for Observation, Emergency Department.

Consistently maintain established productivity requirements and maintain a 96% or greater accuracy rate.

Attend other continuing education functions as necessary to maintain credentials, regardless of whether the educational programs are supported by the Department budget.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education: One of the following credentials are required – CCS, CPC, COC, RHIA, RHIT. Successful completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA approval status is preferred.

Experience: Four or more years recent experience coding in an acute hospital setting required with coding ability demonstrated via a skills assessment. Must be able to operate or utilize fax machine, copy machines, microfiche reader/printer and Windows-based computer functions.

• Coding certification (CPC or CCS)

• Experience w/ ED coding & charging for injections and infusions & ED procedures (laceration repairs, fracture treatments, I & D, etc)

• E/M level assignment experience

• Prefer Epic experience as well

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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