Georgia Licensed Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support coding compliance and accuracy, the full-time Georgia Licensed Medical Coder will translate clinical information into coded data for ophthalmology, optometry, and podiatry services while working remotely and collaborating with healthcare professionals to resolve coding issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete medical coding by assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines
• Assist in documentation and coding compliance by following relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Review ambulatory medical records and perform denial review/processing to improve coding accuracy and 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
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Professional Coder, or Certified Coding Specialist required at hire