Children’s Cardiology, a subsidiary of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is comprised of more than 50 pediatric cardiologists providing comprehensive services for patients from before birth to age 21 who have acquired or congenital heart disease. The Coding Specialist abstracts and codes clinical information using CPT, HCPCS, & ICD-10 codes nomenclature and classification guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 - 5 years coding experience.
• Coding certification required. (CPC, CPC-P, CCS or CCS-P)
• Required experience in a healthcare institution and medical billing and coding; ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Preferred experience in coding software and electronic medical records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in anatomy and medical terminology.
• Must possess a high level of analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills and follow-through discipline required.
• Effective oral and written communication required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Abstract and code all inpatient and outpatient services provided by physicians including clinic visits, cath procedures, inpatient hospital care, consultations and emergency department visits on a daily basis through review of available encounter reports, medical records and communication with physicians and staff.
• Assist in developing centralized coding system for all company charges.
• Communicate with management on documentation issues and clarification for accurate coding & billing.
• Access and review hospital patient systems information necessary for the complete submission of charge sheets.
• Use current coding resources to research appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures; consult with physicians to ensure accuracy of codes and charges.
• Assist in monitoring of reports and investigates and resolve new, difficult or problem coding & billing procedures.
• Assist in conducting billing and documentation audits; prepare statistical information for presentation.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any protected category.

As a part of the recruiting and new hire process with Children’s Cardiology, employment history will be verified and ANY false statements, omissions or misrepresentations of your application or resume will result in not being hired by the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical coding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electronic Medical Record: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Medical Coding Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30341