Surgical Coder - PHYS

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to join our team in Atlanta. The role focuses on reviewing and coding medical records for accuracy with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring medical necessity and data integrity across multiple specialties.

Support physicians and departments to resolve coding issues and improve workflow. Candidates should have at least 1 year of professional coding experience across multiple specialties and hold or be pursuing industry certifications

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties.
• Experience in coding across multiple specialties and remote coding experience is Preferred.
• RHIA - RHIT - CCS - CPC or CCS-P certifications required or on hire.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and code medical record documentation for accurate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding.
• Abstract demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Review documentation for medical necessity and minimize claim denials.
• Audit orders and claims for completeness and accuracy before submission.
• Provide technical guidance to physicians and staff to identify and resolve coding issues.

Skills

Medical coding

Education

H.S. Diploma

Coding Certificate program

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 general surgical specialties for the correct ICD-10, CPT 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 diagnostic and complex procedural and surgery coding.

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• 1 year of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties, including but not limited to Radiology, Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Women's Services, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Urology, and other specialty practices Required
• Experience in 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

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate