Remote E&M Coder: ICD-10 & CPT Specialist

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

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a medical coder to review, analyze, and code medical record documentation to ensure ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes are applied with precision. You will abstract demographic data, verify medical necessity, and audit orders and claims to minimize denials.

Responsibilities include guiding physicians and staff to resolve coding issues and focusing on E/M leveling plus ancillary office services.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Coding certificate program (AAPC accredited) is preferred.
• No experience required. Coding experience preferred.
• Remote coding experience is preferred.
• Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P (or equivalent) are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to determine ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity.
• Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Reviews documentation for medical necessity.
• Audits orders and claims before submission for accuracy and to minimize denials.
• Assesses records and prepares reports.
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and other staff in identifying and resolving issues.
• Develops effective working relationships with physicians and stakeholders.
• Primary coding responsibility is E/M leveling along with ancillary services done in an office setting.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited)

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a medical coder to review, analyze, and code medical record documentation to ensure ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes are applied with precision. You will abstract demographic data, verify medical necessity, and audit orders and claims to minimize denials.

Responsibilities include guiding physicians and staff to resolve coding issues and focusing on E/M leveling plus ancillary office services.