E&M Coder - PHYS

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to join our team. This role focuses on coding medical records with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring accurate coding for E/M levels and ancillary services in a clinical office setting.

The position requires an GED or higher and may prefer a Coding Certificate (AAPC accredited) with knowledge of medical necessity reviews and audits of orders and claims. Remote coding experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) preferred.
• Licenses/certifications listed below (RHIA, RHIT, CPC, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation for ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS with the greatest specificity.
• Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Reviews documentation for medical necessity and audits orders and claims before submission.
• Assesses records and prepares reports.
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and staff to resolve coding issues.
• Primary coding responsibility is E/M leveling plus ancillary services in an office setting.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) 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.

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 codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical, diagnostic, and procedural information for the correct ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity. Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely. Reviews documentation for medical necessity. Audits orders and claims before submission for accuracy and to minimize claim denials. Assesses records and prepares reports. Provides technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors. Develops effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders. Primary coding responsibility is all Evaluation and Management (E/M) leveling along with additional ancillary services done in an office setting.

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• Coding experience Preferred
• Remote coding experience is Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• One or more of the following certifications:
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required or
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required or
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required or
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder Required or
• CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice Required or
• CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient/Facility Required or
• Health Services\CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required or
• CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate