Coder I (Medical Coding Specialist, Certified Professional Coder, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist)

Overview

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.

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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.

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Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• 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)

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

Job Summary

The Coder I provides duties include reviewing physician documentation as appropriate to extract data and accurately assign proper CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for billing. The coder I performs duties assigned that include excellent communication, accurate medical coding and data entry, and all essential duties of the department as required by the department director.

Shift: Day M-F w/flexibility to meet month end and/or quarterly deadlines.

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.

Essential Job Duties

• Accurately assign appropriate E/M level for all professional fee services within accordance of the CPT and CMS guidelines
• Accurately assign appropriate diagnosis codes
• Understand and maintain education on all CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS guidelines, to include revisions, deletions, additions
• Make necessary changes to claims to ensure accurate billing regarding issues such as modifiers, place of service, proper code selection, and payer specific guidelines
• Communicate effectively with providers/office manager/auditors/billing department to ensure the highest level of service is being captured
• Review providers dictation for office and procedural visits
• Provide technical guidance to physicians and other department staff to include identifying and correcting errors, such as incomplet