Georgia Licensed Surgical Coder

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking a full-time Georgia-licensed Surgical Coder to review, analyze, and code medical record documentation for surgical specialties while working remotely in the United States.

The role requires at least 1 year of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties, plus a GA license and relevant coding certifications. AAPC-accredited certificate is preferred, with remote coding experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties required.
• One or more coding certifications required upon hire (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, CCS).
• Experience in remote coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and codes medical record documentation for surgical specialties, ensuring accuracy and specificity in coding
• Audits orders and claims for completeness and accuracy to minimize claim denials
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and staff in resolving coding-related issues

Skills

Professional coding experience

Remote coding experience

ICD-10 CPT HCPCS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AAPC accredited Coding Certificate

Job description

To support a dynamic healthcare environment, the full-time Georgia Licensed Surgical Coder will review, analyze, and code medical record documentation for surgical specialties, ensuring accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews and codes medical record documentation for surgical specialties, ensuring accuracy and specificity in coding
• Audits orders and claims for completeness and accuracy to minimize claim denials
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and staff in resolving coding-related issues

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties required
• One or more coding certifications required upon hire (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, CCS)
• Experience in remote coding preferred