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

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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.

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Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Licensure/Certification: CPC Certification Experience: None Driver's License: N/A Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements Education: None…

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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.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page.

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.

What We Offer

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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.

Explore our Benefits, current Hiring Incentives, and our Taking Care of Us initiative — which embraces Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) — to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

What We Offer

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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.

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 incomplete or missing documentation, instruction on proper code usage in accordance to guidelines, and maintaining an open line of communication at all times.

Requirements

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Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Licensure/Certification: CPC Certification
Experience: None
Driver's License: N/A
Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

Requirements

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Education: None
Licensure/Certification: None
Experience: None
Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

Computer Skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of hospital based HIM/EHR systems
Knowledge of NCI systems
Comprehensive understanding of clinical documentation
Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Ability to manage deadlines and complete projects on time
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions
Ability to work independently or in a group setting
Experience in a medical office/healthcare setting
Participate in continuing education programs per department guidelines

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page.

Augusta 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.