Ancillary Coder - HOSP

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to review, analyze, and assign codes for hospital outpatient documentation. You will ensure accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS coding across Diagnostic/Clinical, ER, recurring, and specimen cases in an acute hospital setting.

Required high school diploma or GED; AHIMA-accredited coding certificate is preferred. Relevant hospital coding experience is advantageous. This role offers full-time employment at our Atlanta location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA-accredited coding certificate preferred.
• Coding in hospital outpatient settings with accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes based on guidelines for hospital outpatient documentation (ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS).
• Primary coding responsibility includes Diagnostic/Clinical, Emergency Room, Recurring and Specimen patient types in an acute hospital setting.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 / HCPCS coding

Education

GED or High School Diploma

AHIMA accredited Coding Certificate

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.

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