Coder III – Medical Coding Specialist, Certified Professional Coder, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Inpatient Coding Specialist

Job Description: • 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. • Accurately reports principal diagnosis in keeping with the most current AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10PCS guidelines. 95% + Accuracy • Works with Coding Manager and Denial Management Coordinator to ensure all coding denials are addressed timely. • Generates appropriate query selection based on clinical evidence established in the patient medical record. • Maintains established Productivity Standards Inpatient encounters: an average of 2 accounts per hour. Meets or exceeds the expected DRG/APC accuracy rate of 95%. • 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 ICD10-CM/ICD-10-PCS guidelines. Inpatient: 95% + Accuracy Requirements: • Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent • Licensure/Certification: CCS or CPC • Experience: Inpatient Coder - minimum of three years hospital inpatient coding experience. • 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 (i.e., movie tickets) Apply tot his job