About this opportunity
Augusta Health lists this Coder II (Remote) opportunity in fishersville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay or shift range: $23.02 USD to $35.22 USD
The pay range reflects the current compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Individual offers are determined based on directly related experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Not all candidates will qualify for the upper end of the posted range.
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. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.
Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.
Overview
We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.
Why Join Augusta Health?
Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)
Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
Earned Wage Access Program, allowing eligible team members to access a portion of earned wages before payday
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)
The Coder II, under the direction of the Health Information Management Director and the Coding Manager, follows all regulatory guidelines in the reporting and sequencing of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and HCPCS Level II CPT codes. Generates coding queries to physicians to clarify patient condition(s) when conflicting or ambiguous information is reflected in the patient record. Understands their role in quality performance measures and serves as a resource to the Business Office in the reconciliation and resolution of problematic accounts.
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-10CM guidelines.
95% + Accuracy
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
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.
Same Day Surgery: 6 accounts per hour
Observation: 5 accounts per hour.
Emergency Room: 12 accounts per hour.
Ancillary encounters: 30 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.
Submits Productive/Non-Productive variation report with established timeframe.
due on Mondays following the end of each pay period with a 3-day grace period
Accurately reports secondary diagnoses in keeping with the most current AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-CM guidelines.
95% + Accuracy
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Licensure/Certification: CCS or CPC
Driver’s License: N/A
Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Accredited Coding Program
Licensure/Certification: CCS, RHIT, RHIA
CCA, COC, CIC, CPC-A
Experience: Three years coding
Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills. ability to effectively communicate with all hospital practitioners is essential
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.
About Augusta Health
Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.
Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page .
Equal Opportunity Statement
Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
fishersville, VA, 22939, US
Who can apply
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