Emergency Room Medical Coder - Level 1 Trauma Center (Remote)

Job Title: Emergency Room Medical Coder - Level 1 Trauma Center (Remote) Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions Location: Remote (Flexible Hours, Monday-Friday) About the Role Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced ICD-10 Coding Consultant - Outpatient to join our team and support one or more of our healthcare clients. This is a remote position offering flexible hours during weekdays. Key Responsibilities • Review clinical documentation and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes for: • Emergency Department encounters (including facility E/M coding) • Outpatient surgery, observation, and diagnostic services • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations and internal policies • Communicate with physicians to clarify documentation through compliant query processes • Utilize an electronic encoder application for coding assignments • Perform peer reviews of coding work to maintain quality standards • Complete reports and maintain coding accuracy of 98% or higher • Meet productivity standards: • ED (with facility E/M): 64-92 encounters/day • ED (without facility E/M): 96-120 encounters/day • Ancillary Testing: 160-240 encounters/day • Ambulatory/Outpatient/Interventional: 32-48 encounters/day • Inpatient: 24 encounters/day Required Qualifications • Current coding credential: CPC or COC (AAPC) in good standing. • PowerChart, developed by Cerner (now part of Oracle Health), is a comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) • Minimum 2 years of facility-based outpatient coding experience • Emergency Room coding experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center • Strong knowledge of: • Facility Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding • Injection and infusion coding in a hospital setting • Familiarity with federal, state, and payer regulations • Ability to interpret medical records and apply coding guidelines accurately • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Must pass a coding assessment with a score of 80% or higher Preferred Skills • Experience with encoder applications (e.g., 3M, Optum) • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Adaptability to changing processes and client requirements Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position $31 per hour, Applications will be accepted until November 21 th . This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off • 401(k) plan and contributions • Long-term/Short-term Disability • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. • We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen. • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right. • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you. About us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Disclaimer: Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job