About The Position
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. Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page [https://www.augustahealth.com/careers/]. 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. Why Join Augusta Health? 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. Explore our Benefits [https://www.augustahealth.com/careers/benefits/], current Hiring Incentives [https://www.augustahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sign-On-Bonus-2025-1.pdf], and our Taking Care of Us initiative [https://investinginus.augustahealth.com/taking-care-of-us/#diversity] — which embraces Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) — to see how we invest in our team members and culture. Job Summary This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities. Under the direction of the Health Information Management Director and the Coding Manager, the Coder III follows all regulatory guidelines in the reporting and sequencing of ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for all patient accounts, 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. This is a fully remote opportunity.
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Education: Associate's Degree in Health Information Mgmt (HIM)
- Licensure/Certification: CCS, RHIT, RHIA CCA, COC, CIC, CPA-A
- Experience: Three years inpatient coding experience.
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- Accurately reports principal diagnosis in keeping with the most current AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10PCS guidelines.
- Works with Coding Manager and Denial Management Coordinator to ensure all coding denials are addressed timely.
- Manages Queries Appropriately
- Maintains established Productivity Standards
- Meets or exceeds the expected DRG/APC accuracy rate of 95%
- Accurately reports procedure codes
- Accurately reports secondary diagnoses in keeping with the most current AHA Coding Clinic and ICD10-CM/ICD-10-PCS 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
