Job Description

The Single-Path ED Coder is responsible for accurate and compliant coding of both facility and professional (profee) services for Emergency Department encounters under the single-path coding methodology. This role ensures that all ED visits are coded comprehensively in one workflow, assigning diagnoses, procedures, and evaluation & management (E/M) levels following regulatory and payer guidelines.

Coding & Documentation ReviewReview ED provider documentation, nursing notes, diagnostics, medications, treatments, and interventions for coding completeness. Assign facility and profee ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and E/M codes using single-path workflows. Apply coding guidelines from CMS, AMA, AHA, AAPC, and facility policies.


Compliance & QualityEnsure coding accuracy, completeness, and timely submission to support optimal reimbursement and reduce denials. Follow all federal and state regulations including NCCI edits, CCI bundling rules, and payer-specific policies. Participate in audits and implement corrective actions as advised by the QA team.


ED-Specific ExpertiseUnderstand ED workflows, high-acuity documentation, trauma coding, and critical care coding. Identify missing or unclear documentation and initiate physician queries when needed. Code for both ED Facility and Profee


Productivity & TurnaroundMeet or exceed organizational productivity standards for ED single-path coding. Maintain required turnaround time (TAT) for coding completion.


Required Qualifications:Certification: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or equivalent (mandatory). Minimum 2-3 years of ED professional and facility coding experience Strong knowledge of:

o ICD-10-CM
o CPT/HCPCS
o ED facility and Profee E/M leveling
o Critical care and procedural coding* Working knowledge of EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech).