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Augusta Health · 3 weeks ago

Coder III (REMOTE)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Augusta Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. The Coder III role involves accurately coding patient accounts and generating queries to clarify patient conditions, playing a critical role in supporting the organization's mission and advancing departmental goals.

Health CareHospitalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Accurately enter ABS data (e.g., surgeon name, procedure date, discharge disposition, admit diagnosis, POA status, etc.)

95%+ accuracy

Meets or exceeds bill drop dates/AR expectations

Consistently monitors and manages AR to facilitate dropping of pending, old, or problematic accounts of assigned locations in accordance with 30-day bill drop policy

Consistently meets established bill drop dates

Percentage of weeks in which bill drop dates are met: 90% of the time

Accurately reports principal diagnosis in keeping with the most current AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS guidelines

95%+ accuracy

Works with Coding Manager and Denial Management Coordinator to ensure all coding denials are addressed timely

Manages queries appropriately

Generates appropriate query selection based on clinical evidence established in the patient medical record

Formats non-standardized queries in keeping with AHA Coding Clinic, CMS, and QIO guidelines

Utilizes standardized query templates when available

Maintains established productivity standards

Inpatient encounters: an average of 2 accounts per hour

Meets or exceeds the expected DRG/APC accuracy rate of 95%

Diagnosis and procedural codes applied to accounts result in the appropriate DRG or APC assignment(s)

Accurately reports procedure codes

All ICD-10-CM and CPT procedure codes are accurately coded and reported in keeping with AHA Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and/or unique payer coding and reporting guidelines

95%+ accuracy

Accurately reports secondary diagnoses in keeping with the most current AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS guidelines

Inpatient: 95%+ accuracy

Qualification

ICD-10-CM codingCPT codingCCS certificationRHIT certificationRHIA certificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailCritical thinkingInterpersonal skills

Required

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Licensure/Certification: CCS or CPC

Experience: Inpatient coder — minimum of three years hospital inpatient coding experience

Driver's License: N/A

Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

Preferred

Education: Associate's degree in Health Information Management (HIM)

Licensure/Certification: CCS, RHIT, RHIA

Licensure/Certification: CCA, COC, CIC, CPA-A

Experience: Three years inpatient coding experience

Experience: Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment

Experience: Familiarity with Augusta Health's systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.

Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.

Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.

Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.

Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.

Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy.

Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials.

Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets).

Company

Augusta Health

Augusta Health is the finest community hospitals in America.

Founded in 1994

Fishersville, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.augustahealth.com/

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