Georgia Licensed Ancillary Coder

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking a Georgia Licensed Ancillary Coder for a full-time remote position. You will review and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 HCPCS codes for hospital outpatient records, focusing on Diagnostic/Clinical, ER, Recurring, and Specimen types in an acute hospital setting.

The role requires AHIMA-credentialed certification when hired and emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and the ability to work effectively in a multi-hospital, remote environment.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA-accredited coding certificate preferred.
• One or more coding certifications required upon hire (RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CCS, CPC).
• No prior experience required; hospital coding experience preferred.
• Experience in remote coding and multi-hospital organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical record documentation to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 HCPCS codes.
• Focus on coding for Diagnostic/Clinical, Emergency Room, Recurring, and Specimen patient types in an acute hospital environment.
• Adhere to coding guidelines and criteria while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

AHIMA accredited Coding Certificate program

RHIA

RHIT

CCA

CCS

CPC

Job description

Reviewing and assigning codes for hospital outpatient medical records, the full-time Georgia Licensed Ancillary Coder will ensure accurate coding of diagnostic and procedural information in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical record documentation to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 HCPCS codes
• Focus on coding for Diagnostic/Clinical, Emergency Room, Recurring, and Specimen patient types in an acute hospital environment
• Adhere to coding guidelines and criteria while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations

Required qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) preferred
• One or more coding certifications required upon hire (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CCS, CPC)
• No prior experience required; hospital coding experience preferred
• Experience in remote coding and multi-hospital organizations preferred