Coder II

Blue Ridge Radiologists

Coder II responsible for accurate coding and data management at Augusta Health. Following regulatory guidelines and managing accounts to meet performance standards.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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-10CM guidelines. 95% + Accuracy
Manages NCCI and OPPS edits in compliance with industry regulations. Appends modifiers to charges when appropriate.
Identifies and reports to supervisor recurring charge issues that can be addressed with ancillary department managers.
Generates appropriate query selection based on clinical evidence established in the patient medical record.
Maintains established Productivity Standards 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)

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
CCS or CPC certification
Outpatient Coder - Coding Certification
Three years coding preferred
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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10-CMNCCI editsOPPS editscodingabstractingdata entrydiagnosis codingprocedure codingquery selectionchart data abstraction

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical abilityattention to detailcritical thinkingindependenceeagerness to learnorganizational skillsproblem-solvingethical standards

Certifications

CCSCPCOutpatient Coder Certification