Surgical Coder (Remote) – ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS Expert

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

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.