Ancillary Coder - HOSP

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a hospital outpatient coder to review and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for outpatient records in an acute hospital environment. The role emphasizes accurate coding of diagnostic, clinical, ER, recurring, and specimen encounters within a busy hospital system.

The position requires a GED or high school diploma, with AHIMA coding certification preferred. Relevant hospital coding experience or remote coding exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• AHIMA coding certificate is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS guidelines for hospital outpatient records.
• Primary coding focus includes Diagnostic/Clinical, Emergency Room, Recurring and Specimen patient types in an acute hospital setting.

Education

GED or High School Diploma

AHIMA Coding Certificate (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

At Piedmont Healthcare, you’ll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes based on appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for hosptial outpatient medical record documentation to include, but not limited to: medical, diagnostic and procedural information for the correct ICD-10-CM and /or CPT-4 HCPCS codes. Primary coding responsibility is Diagnostic/Clinical, Emergency Room, Recurring and Specimen patient types in an acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• Hospital coding experience Preferred
• Experience in coding at a multi-hospital organization and remote coding experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• One or more of the following certifications Upon Hire Required
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator or
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician or
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate or
• CCS or CCS-P or
• CPC, CPC-A, or CPC-H

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate