E&M Coder - PHYS

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

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Medical Coder to review, analyze, and code medical record documentation to support ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding with high specificity for E/M leveling and ancillary services in an office setting.

The role includes auditing orders to ensure medical necessity, minimizing denials, and providing technical guidance to physicians and staff while building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• AAPC coding certificate preferred.
• Remote coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to determine the correct ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Audits orders and claims before submission to minimize denials.
• Provides guidance to physicians and staff in identifying and resolving coding issues.
• Primary focus is on Evaluation and Management (E/M) leveling and ancillary services in an office setting.

Skills

Medical coding

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AAPC Certification 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 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: Required
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator or
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician or
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate or
• CPC or
• CPC-A or
• CPC-H or
• CCS or
• CCS-P or

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate