Piedmont Healthcare

Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care

Surgical Coder - Phys

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
At least one year of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties, including Radiology, Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Women's Services, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Urology, or other specialty practices is required.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and code medical record documentation, including medical diagnostic and complex procedural information for general surgical specialties, to the greatest specificity using the correct ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes.
Abstract demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely.
Review documentation for medical necessity.
Audit orders and claims before submission for completeness and accuracy and to minimize claim denials.
Assess records and prepare reports.
Provide technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors.
Develop effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders.
Perform primary diagnostic, complex procedural, and surgery coding.

Desired Qualifications

Complete an AAPC-accredited coding certificate program.
Have experience coding across multiple specialties and in remote coding.

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

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 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
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required or
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required or
CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required or
CPC - Certified Professional Coder Required or
CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice Required or
CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient/Facility Required or
CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required or
CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based Required or

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate

About the Company

Piedmont Healthcare

Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care

Piedmont Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities across Georgia. It delivers medical services through 27 hospitals, 113 urgent-care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices, and related clinics, serving more than 4.5 million patients with online scheduling and virtual visits. As a private, not-for-profit system, Piedmont coordinates care across its integrated network to provide safe, affordable, high-quality care close to home. It engages in community health and philanthropy, supported by more than 12,000 donors and a workforce of over 47,000 caregivers. Piedmont’s goal is to make healthcare easy to access and convenient for Georgians while maintaining a focus on community impact and patient experience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1905

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