Medical Coder — Hospital Billing & Compliance

SOUTHEASTERN ORTHOPEDIC CENTER; Savannah (GA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHEASTERN ORTHOPEDIC CENTER is seeking a hospital coder focused on accurate coding and charge posting. The role involves obtaining dictations, updating demographics, applying proper ICD-10 and CPT codes, and ensuring correct modifiers and pricing across systems.

Responsibilities include auditing documentation, reconciling postings, and supporting precert/authorization processes with payors. Prior experience in healthcare coding and adherence to regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coding in hospital/physician office settings.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
• Ability to verify and update patient demographics before posting charges.

Responsibilities

• Obtain hospital dictation and charge slips and code according to payor guidelines.
• Verify/update patient demographics prior to posting charges.
• Code and post charges accurately with proper modifiers and pricing; use multiple software programs.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 CPT coding

Demographics updates

Athena software

Tools

Athena Billing Software

Job description

SOUTHEASTERN ORTHOPEDIC CENTER is seeking a hospital coder focused on accurate coding and charge posting. The role involves obtaining dictations, updating demographics, applying proper ICD-10 and CPT codes, and ensuring correct modifiers and pricing across systems.

Responsibilities include auditing documentation, reconciling postings, and supporting precert/authorization processes with payors. Prior experience in healthcare coding and adherence to regulations are essential.