Surgical Coder - Physician
Piedmont, Atlanta, GA, United States
Responsibilities
Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation, including diagnostic and complex procedural information for general surgical specialties, to assign the most specific ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes.
Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely.
Reviews documentation for medical necessity.
Audits orders and claims before submission to ensure accuracy and minimize 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 relationships 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
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Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation, including diagnostic and complex procedural information for general surgical specialties, to assign the most specific ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes.
Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely.
Reviews documentation for medical necessity.
Audits orders and claims before submission to ensure accuracy and minimize 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 relationships 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
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