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Legal Coder Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Legal Program Assistant II

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$42K - $52K/yr

Office of Public Defenders Legal Program Assistant II Posting Expires: September 24, 2026 Salary ... Responsibilities encompass prosecution duties spanning General Traffic, Criminal DUI, and Code ...

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Zoning Inspector

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$51K - $68K/yr

Knowledge of legal codes, court procedures, precedent cases, executive orders, etc. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Skilled in organizing daily inspections, inspection files ...

Knowledge of legal codes, court procedures, precedent cases, executive orders, etc. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Skilled in organizing daily inspections, inspection files ...

Zoning Inspector

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$51K - $68K/yr

Knowledge of legal codes, court procedures, precedent cases, executive orders, etc. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Skilled in organizing daily inspections, inspection files ...

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Legal Coder information

What is the difference between Legal Coder vs Legal Assistant?

AspectLegal CoderLegal Assistant
CredentialsCertification in coding or medical billing, knowledge of legal terminologyHigh school diploma or associate degree, administrative skills
Work EnvironmentHospitals, law firms, legal departments, medical-legal settingsLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Job FocusAssigning legal and medical codes for billing and record-keepingManaging legal documents, scheduling, client communication

Legal coders and legal assistants work in legal and healthcare environments, but legal coders focus on coding and record accuracy, while legal assistants handle administrative tasks. Both roles require familiarity with legal terminology, but their responsibilities and certifications differ significantly.

Is it hard to become a certified legal coder?

Becoming a certified legal coder typically requires completing specialized training or certification programs, which can range from a few months to a year. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical and legal terminology, and familiarity with coding systems like ICD and CPT; certification exams assess these skills. The difficulty depends on prior experience and dedication to learning the coding standards and guidelines.
Infographic showing various Legal Coder job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Multi-Specialty Profee and/or Facility Medical Coder

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Other

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Analyze and interpret complex medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes for billing.

  • Assign and sequence billing codes in compliance with third-party payor requirements and seek clarification when documentation is conflicting or non-specific.

  • Review coding-related denials from payors and make recommendations to resolve claims based on payer guidelines.


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Job Description:

You will analyze and interpret complex records in order to identify and accurately bill for services with the appropriate ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes. This will include assigning/sequencing billing codes in compliance with third party payor requirements and obtaining clarification when presented with conflicting or non-specific documentation, when necessary. In addition, you may be involved in reviewing coding-related denials from payors and making recommendations to resolve claims based on payer guidelines.

Qualifications:

To qualify you must possess:

  • At least 2+ years of inpatient and outpatient professional medical coding experience required; with a background coding for multi-specialty practices.

AND/OR

  • At least 2+ years of relevant facility coding experience, specifically in Clinics (mandatory), Lab/Radiology (mandatory), ED, OBS, SDS, and/or Inpatient (strong preference for injection/infusion experience).
  • CPC, CCS, or CCS-P certification required
  • Effectivecommunication, analytical and research skills with a keen attention to detail
Additional Information:

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