E&M Coder - PHYS

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

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a medical coder to review, analyze, and code medical record documentation to ensure ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes are applied with precision. You will abstract demographic data, verify medical necessity, and audit orders and claims to minimize denials.

Responsibilities include guiding physicians and staff to resolve coding issues and focusing on E/M leveling plus ancillary office services.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Coding certificate program (AAPC accredited) is preferred.
• No experience required. Coding experience preferred.
• Remote coding experience is preferred.
• Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P (or equivalent) are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to determine ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity.
• Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Reviews documentation for medical necessity.
• Audits orders and claims before submission for accuracy and to minimize denials.
• Assesses records and prepares reports.
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and other staff in identifying and resolving issues.
• Develops effective working relationships with physicians and stakeholders.
• Primary coding responsibility is E/M leveling along with ancillary services done in an office setting.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited)

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