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How much do laboratory coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory coder in Augusta, GA is $21.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laboratory coder?

A Laboratory Coder is responsible for translating laboratory tests, procedures, and services into standardized medical codes for billing and insurance purposes. They ensure accuracy in code selection based on medical records and compliance with healthcare regulations. Laboratory Coders work with healthcare providers, laboratories, and insurance companies to streamline claims processing and prevent billing errors. Strong knowledge of coding systems such as CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 is essential.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a laboratory coder?

As a Laboratory Coder, your primary duties include reviewing laboratory test requisitions, assigning appropriate billing and diagnostic codes in accordance with current coding standards, and ensuring data accuracy in patient records. You may also be responsible for resolving coding discrepancies, communicating with laboratory staff or healthcare providers to clarify test information, and staying up to date on regulatory changes that impact coding practices. This role often requires collaboration with billing departments and quality assurance teams to ensure compliance and maximize reimbursement. A Laboratory Coder generally works in a healthcare or laboratory setting, either independently or as part of a larger health information management team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a laboratory coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Laboratory Coder, you need a thorough understanding of medical terminology, laboratory procedures, and coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT, typically supported by certification in medical coding or health information management. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), coding software, and electronic health records is crucial for accurately recording and managing lab data. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable for ensuring coding accuracy and collaborating with laboratory and billing teams. These skills and qualities help maintain compliance, optimize reimbursement, and support efficient laboratory operations.

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Certified Medical Technologist/CLS- Core Lab -FT - Nights - Columbia Cty

Grovetown, GA • On-site

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

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Wellstar Health System rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 357 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)Job Summary:


Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director; performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting.
Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing.
Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data.
Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures.
Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data
Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members.
Performs other duties as assigned


Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:


Maintains acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing.
* a. Meets department standard for correct patient or specimen identification.
* b. Meets department standard for error rate in testing or reporting patient or QC results.
* c. Consistently documents investigation and correct interpretation of QA failures or trends.
* d. Earns acceptable scores in proficiency testing and personnel competency testing.
* e. Maintains instrumentation for testing.
Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data.
* a. Reports lab data accurately and within established turnaround times and productivity standards.
* b. Recognizes the relationship between lab data and clinical findings or expectations.
* d. Interprets information from multiple sources
Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members.
* a. Complies with Pending Log procedure for tracking laboratory test status.
* b. Documents in the LIS all elements of the Notification Value Call procedure.
* c. Hands-off information to others according to the department procedure and chain of command.
* d. Adheres to WellStars Standards of Behavior in a consistent fashion.
* e. Takes personal responsibility for corrective action on constructive criticism
Contributes to the Laboratorys Performance Improvements and inspection readiness.
* a. Assists in analysis of new methods for testing including correlations and procedure writing.
* b. Assists in inspection preparation.
* c. Participates in the Laboratory Performance Improvement initiatives.
* d. Practices cost-efficient work processes that maintain high quality laboratory data.
Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures.
* a. Maintains current knowledge and practice of WellStar policies and procedures, including LIS.
* b. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance.
* c. Practices all Wellstar and Laboratory Safety Standards.
* d. Participates in meetings, committees, task forces and project teams.
* e. Completes monthly, quarterly, or yearly educational requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.


Required Minimum Education:
  • Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Medical Science or Bachelors General or Masters Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):


All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

  • MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or MT(AMT) - Medical Technologist or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MLS(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MB(ASCP) - Molecular Biologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology or H(ASCP) - Hematology - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:


Minimum 1 year Laboratory experience Preferred


Required Minimum Skills:


Computer/data entry experience.
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge.
Epic and 3M experience preferred.

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About WellStar Health System

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Wellstar Health System is a leading non-profit health organization based in Marietta, GA, US. Operating in the fast-growing sector of healthcare, the company specializes in providing a wide array of medical services, including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, maternity services, and several others. The welkin of Wellstar Health System dates back to 1993 when it emerged into being. The company thrives on its core values of compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and excellence to deliver its mission of enhancing the health and well-being of every person it serves.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Marietta, GA, US