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Coder I

Location

Virginia

Posted

23 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

High SchoolEnglish

Job Description

Coder I

Augusta Health

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

Job Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Licensure/Certification: CCS or CPC
  • Experience: Outpatient Coder - Coding Certification
  • Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus
  • Requires good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applications and grouper software, Medicare edits, and all coding and abstracting software and hardware currently in use by HIM
  • Requires comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and disease processes
  • Requires analytical ability to allow for interpretation of clinical data in all clinical specialties to determine appropriate code assignment.
  • Requires proficiency in abstracting chart data into computer module
  • Requires ability to work independently, an eagerness to learn, attention to detail and good critical thinking skills
  • Must possess high ethical standards due to confidential nature of patient information.

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

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