Emergency Medicine & Trauma Coder

Emergency Medicine & Trauma Coder LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire an Emergency Medicine & Trauma Coder for a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity.. This role is ideal for a specialized professional fee (pro-fee) coder who can translate complex clinical documentation from trauma surgeries, emergency procedures, and critical care visits into accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for physician billing. You will support clean claims, compliant reimbursement, and accurate code assignment in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Responsibilities - Review operative reports, physician notes, trauma admissions, and emergency room documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding. - Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes in accordance with national coding guidelines, including evaluation and management (E&M) services and critical care time when applicable. - Code physician and surgeon services for professional fee billing, focusing on provider services rather than facility-based coding. - Apply specialty-specific surgical and trauma coding guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Identify documentation gaps and escalate coding questions when clarification is needed. Qualifications - Active coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA, such as CPC, CCS, or CCS-P. - 1–3+ years of medical coding experience, specifically in trauma, emergency medicine, general surgery, or acute care. - Experience coding both procedures and E&M services. - Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and specialty-specific coding guidelines. - Experience working in an academic or teaching facility environment is required. Key Details - Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire - Compensation: $25–$30 per hour - Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ - Location: Alpharetta, Georgia - Work Model: Fully Remote Ready to take the next step in your coding career? Apply today - we're actively interviewing and excited to connect with you! Jessica Xiques Recruiter LaSalle Network #LNAF