Coding Specialist I Emergency Medicine

The Coding Specialist I is an entry-level professional fee coder responsible for evaluating medical necessity and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT service codes based on clinical documentation. This role involves utilizing critical thinking to apply official coding guidelines, collaborating with the coding team to meet quality and financial needs, and maintaining current knowledge of regulatory policies. The position requires abstracting data from medical records, communicating with physicians to resolve discrepancies, and adhering to strict accuracy and productivity standards.