Surgical Coder - PHYS

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to review and code medical record documentation across general surgical specialties, ensuring accuracy with ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS. The role emphasizes documentation quality and coding specificity in a hospital setting.

The candidate should have coding experience, be capable of auditing orders and claims, and work with physicians to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Coding certificate (AAPC accredited) preferred.
• Coding experience required across multiple specialties; remote coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code medical records with ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS to the greatest specificity.
• Abstract demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Review documentation for medical necessity and audit orders and claims before submission.
• Provide technical guidance to physicians and staff in identifying and resolving coding issues.
• Develop effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders.
• Primary coding responsibility is diagnostic and complex procedural and surgery coding.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 CPT HCPCS

Auditing/quality checks

Physician communication

Education

GED

Coding Certificate (AAPC accredited)

RHIA

RHIT

CCA

CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H

CCS/CCS-P

Tools

Coding software 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

• Coding experience 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