Surgical Coder - PHYS

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to review, analyze, and code medical record documentation with focus on diagnostic and complex procedural and surgery coding. This role requires accuracy in ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding and collaboration with physicians and staff.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, an AAPC-accredited coding certificate, and experience coding across multiple specialties. RHIA/RHIT and CPC certifications are valued assets.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) preferred.
• Experience coding across multiple specialties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to the greatest specificity for ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Audits orders and claims before submission to minimize denials.
• Provides guidance to physicians and other staff to resolve coding issues.
• Develops effective working relationships with physicians and stakeholders.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited)

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) RequiredCoding 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 RequiredExperience in coding across multiple specialties and remote coding experience is Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Upon HireRHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder Required
• CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice Required
• CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient/Facility Required
• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required
• CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based Required
• Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate