What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Risk Adjustment Coder position at Augusta Health Brand?
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.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- 2 years of completed college coursework is preferred
Licensure/Certification
- Certified Professional Coder thru AAPC
- Certified in Risk Adjustment coding or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
Experience
- Proficient in ICD-10 coding with 3 years of experience in the outpatient or hospital coding arena is required
- Experience with providing risk adjustment education to providers is preferred
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Free onsite parking
- Shift and weekend differentials
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
Company 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 Opportunity
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.
