Georgia Licensed Surgical Coder

Job Summary

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

Key responsibilities

• Reviews and codes medical record documentation for surgical specialties with a focus on accuracy and specificity
• Audits orders and claims prior to submission to ensure completeness and minimize denials
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and staff in resolving coding issues and develops effective working relationships

Required qualifications

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