Outpatient Surg Obs Coder-Hosp

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a hospital coder to review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS codes for outpatient medical records. Primary focus areas include Hospital Outpatient Surgery, Wound Care and Observation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; hospital coding experience is required, with remote coding experience preferred and certifications such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Hospital coding experience required (ICD-10-CM & CPT-4/HCPCS).
• Remote coding experience preferred for this role.
• Experience coding in a multi-hospital organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes for outpatient medical record documentation to include ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS codes.
• Primary coding responsibility is Hospital Outpatient Surgery, Wound Care and Observation.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

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.

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