Specialty Coder - PHYS

Piedmont Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

21h

About The Position

Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and complex procedural information for various medical and surgical subspecialties for the correct ICD-10, CPT, Modifiers 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 complex procedural and surgery coding.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited ) Preferred
• 3 years of coding experience for Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, EP and Cardiothoracic specialties Required
• One or more of the following certifications Upon Hire Required
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate
• CPC, CPC-A, or CPC-H
• CCS or CCS-P

Nice To Haves

• Experience coding across multiple specialties and remote coding experience is Preferred
• Cardiology Specialties: Cardiothoracic, Interventional, EP, and Cardiovascular Surgery coding/certification Preferred
• Transplant Surgery coding/certification Preferred
• Neurosurgery Surgery coding/certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and complex procedural information for various medical and surgical subspecialties for the correct ICD-10, CPT, Modifiers 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 complex procedural and surgery coding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED