Specialty Coder - PHYS

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in the United States seeks a skilled medical coder to join our team. You will review and code medical records across subspecialties, ensuring accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS assignments while upholding medical necessity.

A GED or high school diploma is required; a coding certificate from an AAPC-accredited program is preferred. Candidates should have at least 3 years of coding experience in Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, EP, or Cardiothoracic coding.

Qualifications

• 3 years of coding experience in Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, EP and Cardiothoracic specialties.
• H.S. Diploma or GED required; coding certificate preferred (AAPC accredited).
• Demonstrated accuracy in ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS with emphasis on medical necessity.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation for ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS with specificity.
• Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Audits orders and claims prior to submission to minimize denials.
• Provides guidance to physicians and staff in identifying and resolving coding issues.

Skills

Medical coding

Remote coding experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

AAPC coding certificate preferred

Tools

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT & HCPCS knowledge

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 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.

Qualifications

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