Outpatient Surg Obs Coder-Hosp

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Hospital Coder to review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS codes for outpatient services, including hospital outpatient surgery, wound care and observation.

The role requires a GED, hospital coding experience, and certifications such as RHIA/RHIT or CCS options; remote coding experience is a plus. This position offers growth within Piedmont's coding team and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Reviews, analyzes and assigns codes based on ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS guidelines.
• Must handle Hospital Outpatient Surgery, Wound Care and Observation coding.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign codes for outpatient medical records according to guidelines.
• Covers hospital outpatient surgery, wound care and observation coding.

Skills

Hospital coding

Remote coding experience

Education

GED or High School Diploma

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