Surgical Coder - PHYS

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare seeks a skilled medical coder to join our team. You will review and code medical records across surgical specialties, ensuring the highest specificity in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding.

Demographic data will be abstracted accurately into the system, and you will audit orders and claims to minimize denials. Primary responsibilities include guiding physicians and staff to resolve coding issues, building collaborative relationships, and ensuring medical necessity is documented.

Qualifications

• Coding experience required across multiple specialties.
• Remote coding experience preferred.
• Ability to review medical documentation for accuracy and coding compliance.

Responsibilities

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

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

• 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