Georgia Licensed Surgical Coder

Job Summary

Reviewing and coding medical record documentation for general surgical specialties, the full-time remote Georgia Licensed Surgical Coder will ensure accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding while providing technical guidance to physicians and auditing claims to minimize denials.

Key responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and code medical records for surgical specialties with a focus on accurate coding
• Audit orders and claims for completeness and accuracy to reduce claim denials
• Provide technical guidance to physicians and departmental staff on coding issues and documentation

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 (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, CCS) required upon hire
• Experience in coding across multiple specialties and remote coding preferred