Georgia Licensed Surgical Coder

Job Summary

To support a dynamic healthcare environment, the full-time remote Georgia Licensed Surgical Coder will review, analyze, and code medical record documentation for surgical specialties, ensuring accuracy in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding while minimizing claim denials.

Key responsibilities

• Review and code medical records for general surgical specialties, ensuring correct coding to the greatest specificity
• Audit orders and claims for accuracy before submission to minimize claim denials
• Provide technical guidance to physicians and departmental staff, fostering effective working relationships

Required qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) preferred
• Coding experience required
• One or more relevant certifications required upon hire (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, CCS)
• Experience in coding across multiple specialties and remote coding experience preferred