Coder I (Remote)

Augusta Health
Any Location, VA
Remote
Job Description
At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service.

Requirements

  • Accurately enter ABS data (e.g. Surgeon name, procedure date, discharge disposition, admit diagnosis, POA status, etc.)
  • 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.
  • Accurately reports principal diagnosis in keeping with the most current AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10CM guidelines.
  • Manages NCCI and OPPS edits in compliance with industry regulations.
  • Appends modifiers to charges when appropriate.
  • Notifies Business Office and corresponding ancillary department when charges should be removed or added.
  • Identifies and reports to supervisor recurring charge issues that can be addressed with ancillary department managers.
  • Manages Queries Appropriately
  • Maintains established Productivity Standards
  • Accurately reports procedure codes
  • Submits Productive/Non-Productive variation report with established timeframe.
  • Accurately reports secondary diagnoses in keeping with the most current AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-CM guidelines.

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)
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