Inpatient Coder (PRN) - Remote ICD-10 Specialist

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, GA seeks an Inpatient Coder for PRN coverage to support hospital coding operations during peak periods and staff shortages. You will review inpatient documentation, assign ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, and ensure accurate DRG capture for billing and compliance.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, AHIMA coding certificate preferred, and at least 1 year of hospital coding experience; RHIA/RHIT or CPC certificates are valued.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA-accredited Coding Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 1 year hospital coding experience required.
• Experience in multi-hospital organization and remote coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes documentation for inpatient hospital records to assign ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes as applicable to the transition to ICD-10. Primary coding responsibility is Inpatient Coding.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHIMA Coding Certificate

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, GA seeks an Inpatient Coder for PRN coverage to support hospital coding operations during peak periods and staff shortages. You will review inpatient documentation, assign ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, and ensure accurate DRG capture for billing and compliance.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, AHIMA coding certificate preferred, and at least 1 year of hospital coding experience; RHIA/RHIT or CPC certificates are valued.