Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a remote Inpatient Coder III to handle advanced coding responsibilities, requiring expertise in ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines. The ideal candidate should have extensive hospital coding experience and relevant certifications, with responsibilities including independent coding and resolving complex billing issues
Job Summary
This is an Advanced Level III position in which the employee has demonstrated an advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM-PCS and CPT coding guidelines and is fully competent to independently code the most complex inpatient and or outpatient service types and resolve any associated edits.
Responsible for responding to coding related questions from other departments and for assisting in reviewing and responding to denials.
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
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Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a remote Inpatient Coder III to handle advanced coding responsibilities, requiring expertise in ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines. The ideal candidate should have extensive hospital coding experience and relevant certifications, with responsibilities including independent coding and resolving complex billing issues.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
ICD-10 CM-PCS and CPT coding
Advanced knowledge of anatomy & physiology
Proficient use of Epic and 3M encoder systems
Ability to work independently as a remote employee
Nice-to-have
Experience in Teaching and/or Trauma 1 Facilities
Assisting in reviewing and responding to denials
Represent coding in meetings
Key Requirements
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or CPC or CIC or COC or RHIT or RHIA
High School Diploma or GED
Five (5) years of hospital based coding experience
Proficiency of 95% or greater on coding audit reviews