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Surgical Coder - PHYS

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Atlanta, GA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Wellness Program

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  • Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a medical coder with a high school diploma or GED, and a coding certificate from an AAPC accredited program is preferred.
  • The position requires coding experience, preferably across multiple specialties and includes remote coding experience.
  • Key responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and coding medical record documentation for surgical specialties, ensuring accuracy in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
  • The role also involves auditing orders and claims to minimize denials, providing technical guidance to staff, and developing relationships with physicians.
  • Salary details are not specified, but candidates must have relevant coding certifications such as RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, or CCS upon hire.

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



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