Lead Risk Adjustment Coder - Augusta Health : Job Details

The Lead Risk Adjustment Coder is a system support position who completes coding and abstracting of patient encounters for the purposes of analyzing and improving the accuracy of complexity capture. The specialist works closely with physicians, the Population Health quality and data teams, the coding teams in AMG and the hospital, and the compliance department to identify and deliver high quality and accurate risk adjustment coding. The Lead Risk Adjustment Coder will demonstrate strong understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCC, and HCPCS coding guidelines and practices for outpatient and inpatient coding.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required2 years of completed college coursework is preferredLicensure/CertificationCertified Professional Coder thru AAPCCertified in Risk Adjustment coding or willing to obtain within 6 months of hireExperienceProficient in ICD-10 coding with 3 years of experience in the outpatient or hospital coding arena is requiredExperience with providing risk adjustment education to providers is preferredSome benefits of working at Augusta Health include:Generous paid time off to promote work life balanceFree onsite parkingShift and weekend differentialsTuition reimbursementOnsite child careCompany Information Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255-bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.Equal OpportunityAugusta 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. 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.