Georgia Licensed Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support coding compliance and accuracy, the full-time Georgia Licensed Medical Coder will review ambulatory medical records, perform denial processing, and translate clinical information into coded data for ophthalmology, optometry, and podiatry services in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete medical coding by assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures while following coding guidelines
• Assist with documentation and coding compliance by adhering to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Collaborate with team members to resolve coding issues and improve coding processes to reduce denials

Required qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of professional coding experience
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent AND minimum two (2) years of coding experience, or two (2) years of coding experience and one (1) year in a corporate or business office environment
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Professional Coder, or Certified Coding Specialist required at hire