Outpatient Surg Obs Coder-Hosp

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

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a hospital coding professional to review, analyze, and assign codes for outpatient medical records, focusing on hospital outpatient surgery, wound care, and observation. The role requires accurate application of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have hospital coding experience, with a preference for those who have worked in multi-hospital systems and remote coding. RHIA/RHIT or equivalent certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Hospital coding experience required.
• Experience in coding at a multi-hospital organization and remote coding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes based on appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for outpatient medical record documentation to include, but not limited to: medical, diagnostic and surgical documentation for assignment of the correct ICD-10-CM and /or CPT-4 HCPCS codes.
• Primary coding responsibility is Hospital Outpatient Surgery, Wound Care and Observation.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

RHIA/RHIT/CCS-C/CCA/CCS-P/CPC-CPC-A-CPC-H Certified Coding

Coding certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred

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 assigns codes based on appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for outpatient medical record documentation to include, but not limited to: medical, diagnostic and surgical documentation for assignment of the correct ICD-10-CM and /or CPT-4 HCPCS codes.Primary coding responsibility is Hospital Outpatient Surgery, Wound Care and Observation.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• Hospital coding experience Required
• Experience in coding at a multi-hosptial organization and remote coding experience is Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• One or more certifications Upon Hire Required
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator or
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician or
• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist or
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate or
• CCS-P or
• CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H or
• Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate