Surgical Coder - PHYS

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Coder to review and code medical records across surgical specialties, ensuring ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS accuracy. You will abstract data into the system, assess medical necessity, and audit orders before submission while collaborating with physicians and staff to resolve complex coding issues.

Qualifications include a GED, an AAPC coding certificate preferred, and at least one year of coding experience across multiple specialties; remote coding

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional coding across multiple physician specialties.
• Remote coding experience is preferred.
• GED required; coding certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes with maximum specificity.
• Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Reviews documentation for medical necessity and minimizes claim denials.
• Audits orders and claims for accuracy prior to submission.
• Provides guidance to physicians and staff in resolving coding issues.
• Develops effective working relationships with physicians and stakeholders; primary focus is diagnostic and complex procedural/surgery coding.

Skills

Medical Coding

ICD-10 coding

Auditing

Remote coding

Education

H.S. Diploma

AAPC Coding Certificate

Tools

EHR systems

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