Ancillary Coder - HOSP

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a hospital coder to review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS codes for outpatient records. The role emphasizes accurate diagnostic, clinical, ER, recurring, and specimen coding in an acute hospital environment.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED with AHIMA coding credentials preferred; certifications such as RHIA, RHIT, or CPC may be required upon hire. This is a full-time position within Piedmont Healthcare Corporate.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA-accredited coding certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma

GED

AHIMA 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.

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