Specialty Medical Coder – Complex Procedures

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate is seeking a seasoned medical coder responsible for assigning accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities include auditing orders, ensuring medical necessity, and guiding physicians and staff while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. A minimum HS diploma and 3 years of coding experience are required; AAPC certificate is preferred, with RHIA/RHIT/CPC or CCS certifications valued.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• AAPC coding certificate preferred.
• 3 years of professional coding experience across multiple specialties required.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include ICD-10, CPT, Modifiers and HCPCS codes.
• Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely.
• Reviews documentation for medical necessity and audits orders and claims before submission for entirety and accuracy.
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues.
• Develops effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders; primary focus on complex procedural and surgery coding.

Skills

Multispecialty coding

Remote coding experience

Education

HS Diploma / GED

AAPC coding certificate

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate is seeking a seasoned medical coder responsible for assigning accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities include auditing orders, ensuring medical necessity, and guiding physicians and staff while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. A minimum HS diploma and 3 years of coding experience are required; AAPC certificate is preferred, with RHIA/RHIT/CPC or CCS certifications valued.