Medical Coder – Emergency Medicine or Hospitalist Professional Fee (CPC® / CPC-A®)
Date Posted: May 18, 2026
Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour
Location: Remote – Must reside in EST or CST time zones
Job Type: Contract position (Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST or CST) with potential for full-time employment
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated entry-level Professional Fee Medical Coder with recent hands-on experience coding Evaluation & Management (E/M) services for Emergency Medicine and/or Hospitalist providers.
This position is ideal for coders looking to expand their professional fee coding expertise in a quality-driven, compliance-focused environment.
Important Requirement: Applicants must have at least 1 year of recent Professional Fee E/M coding experience in Emergency Medicine and/or Hospitalist services within the past 1–2 years.
**Only apply if you meet the required experience qualifications. Required Professional Fee Emergency Medicine and/or Hospitalist E/M coding experience must be clearly reflected on your resume to be considered.**
What You Will Do
- Review provider documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT® procedure codes, and applicable modifiers.
- Apply 2026 E/M Documentation Guidelines and 2025-26 ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines.
- Successfully manage a high-volume coding workload while maintaining a minimum 95% coding accuracy rate and meeting productivity expectations.
- Code encounters involving teaching physician and resident documentation in accordance with CMS and CPT® guidelines.
- Apply shared/split visit billing guidelines, including appropriate billing provider selection based on substantive portion requirements.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA Security Rules, company policies, and departmental procedures.
Required Qualifications
- CPC® or CPC-A® certification required.
- Minimum 1 year of recent Professional Fee E/M coding experience in Emergency Medicine and/or Hospitalist within the past 1–2 years (Required – No Exceptions).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and stay organized.
- Strong attention to detail and compliance awareness.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Home Office Requirements
- A dedicated, private workspace with a closing door is required to maintain a secure and focused work environment.
- Ability to maintain an environment free of ongoing distractions during scheduled work hours (including conflicting responsibilities that are not work-related).
- Non-shared desktop or laptop computer.
- Dual monitors.
- Reliable high-speed or fiber internet connection.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Proficiency with 10-key data entry.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to strengthen Professional Fee E/M coding expertise.
- Exposure to teaching physician and shared visit workflows.
- Supportive, compliance-focused coding environment.
- Clear productivity and quality expectations.
If you meet the recent Professional Fee E/M experience requirement and are ready to continue building your coding career, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- actual profee E/M medical coding: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Certified Professional Coder (Required)
Work Location: Remote