E&M Coder - PHYS

Piedmont Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The E&M Coder reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation, including medical, diagnostic, and procedural information, using the most specific applicable ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes. The role accurately and completely abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system, reviews documentation for medical necessity, and audits orders and claims before submission to ensure accuracy and minimize claim denials. The position assesses records and prepares reports, provides technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff to identify and resolve issues or errors, and develops effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders. Primary coding responsibility is Evaluation and Management (E/M) leveling, along with additional ancillary services performed in an office setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One or more of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a coding certificate program accredited by AAPC.
Coding experience.
Remote coding experience.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and code medical record documentation using the most specific applicable ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes.
Accurately and completely abstract demographic and coding information into the information system.
Review documentation for medical necessity.
Audit orders and claims before submission for accuracy and to minimize claim denials.
Assess records and prepare reports.
Provide technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff to identify and resolve issues or errors.
Develop effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders.
Perform E/M leveling and code additional ancillary services provided in an office setting.