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% + AccuracyRequirements:• 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