Piedmont Healthcare Inc.·Covington, Georgia
The Specialty Coder is responsible for performing primary diagnosis and complex procedural coding for designated hospital service lines. They focus on reviewing detailed physician documentation to ensure accurate ICD-10 and CPT code assignments for high-priority inpatient and outpatient accounts.
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future. As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You’ll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch. Total Rewards that work for you: ? Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles ? Total Wellness programs for you and your family o Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching o Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching o Financial Wellness Planning and Education o Broad Employee Assistance Program services ? PTO your way o Combined PTO days for greater flexibility o 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work) o Employer Paid Military Leave o Opportunity for PTO cash-in o Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday ?
o Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans o Dental and Vision o Adoption Assistance o Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care o Health Reimbursement Account o Fully paid long term disability o Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Making great culture happen Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates you — we’re stronger because of our team members’ diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Named an America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, we offer 17 local Diversity Councils, all working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family. Committed to a stronger Georgia Piedmont’s Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive. APPLY NOW
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of a nursing program MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:New Graduates of a nursing program eligible MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred. Business
Unit: Company Name Piedmont Newton Hospital
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of coding experience in inpatient or interventional radiology specialties. A professional coding certification from an AHIMA-accredited program is required, along with one or more specific certifications such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC.
Market context
In Georgia, physician openings are typically competitive because employers look for strong clinical credentials, relevant experience, and comfort working in fast-paced care settings. For this role category, candidates often stand out by showing clear patient-care judgment and familiarity with the specific specialty or workflow. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the original posting for any licensure, scheduling, or documentation details before applying.