Coder – Professional

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a hospital coding professional to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for outpatient and inpatient encounters, supporting accurate health data and billing. The role involves reviewing records, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines, and collaborating with physicians and the Coding Supervisor.

Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Qualifications include 3 years of outpatient coding experience and a high school diploma; CCS-P/CPC/COC certifications

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in hospital outpatient coding
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving in coding

Responsibilities

• Reviews records to assign ICD-10-CM codes for routine cases.
• Assigns CPT-4 codes for outpatient procedures.
• Abstracts codes and data into the network system per policy.
• Monitors work queues and missing documentation; abstracts missed accounts.
• Provides information to the Coding Supervisor.
• Collaborates with supervisor and physicians to resolve documentation opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pharmacology

Coding guidelines

Computers

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for routine patient types (outpatient diagnostic, outpatient physician practice/clinic, inpatient physician services and/or emergency room encounters).

Experience

• 3 years of experience in hospital and/or physician practice outpatient coding

Preferred Qualifications

• No preferred qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Minimum of one of the following certifications:

• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding guidelines, and computers
• Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews the medical record, super bill, and/or charge sheet to identify the diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CM codes to routine patient types.
• Identifies and assigns CPT-4 codes to all outpatient procedures.
• Abstracts diagnostic and procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures.
• Reviews/monitors assigned work queues, physician notes reports, and missing documentation encounters and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed.
• Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor.
• Partners with the Coding Supervisor, Physician, and Practice Manager to identify and resolve documentation opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

Used for remote worker assignment

Job Family

Coding