Specialty Coder - PHYS

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Specialty Coder to support Piedmont Healthcare. The role involves coding medical records across various specialties, with a focus on procedural coding and compliance.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of coding experience in Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, and related fields, along with necessary certifications. A career at Piedmont offers opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of coding experience for Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, EP, and Cardiothoracic specialties.
• Experience coding across multiple specialties and remote coding experience is preferred.
• One or more of the required certifications must be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and codes medical record documentation for various medical specialties.
• Audits orders and claims for accuracy to minimize denials.
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and departmental staff.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Technical guidance

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Coding Certificate (AAPC accredited)

Job description

Specialty Coder - PHYS

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 codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and complex procedural information for various medical and surgical subspecialties for the correct ICD-10, CPT, Modifiers and/or HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity. Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely. Reviews documentation for medical necessity. Audits orders and claims before submission for entirety and accuracy and to minimize claim denials. Assesses records and prepares reports. Provides technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors. Develops effective working relationship with physicians and other stakeholders. Primary coding responsibility is complex procedural and surgery coding.

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited ) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of coding experience for Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, EP and Cardiothoracic specialties Required
• Experience coding across multiple specialties and remote coding experience is Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• One or more of the following certifications Upon Hire Required
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator or
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician or
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate or
• CPC, CPC-A, or CPC-H or
• CCS or CCS-P
• Cardiology Specialties: Cardiothoracic, Interventional, EP, and Cardiovascular Surgery coding/certification Preferred
• Transplant Surgery coding/certification Preferred
• Neurosurgery Surgery coding/certification Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate