Surgical Coder - PHYS

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate in Atlanta, GA is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to review and code medical records across multiple specialties, ensuring ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS accuracy. You will abstract demographic data, validate documentation, and support physicians.

The role emphasizes minimizing denials through meticulous audits, collaborating with clinicians, and providing guidance to resolve coding issues; 1 year of experience required and professional certificates preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• AAPC-certified coding certificate preferred.
• 1 year of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties.

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.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Remote coding experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

AAPC Coding Certificate (Preferred)

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