Coder I at Lifepoint Health

Somerset, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ICD Coding, CPT Coding, HCPCS Coding, Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Medical Billing, Physician Documentation Interpretation, Data Retrieval

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Position will work On-site 2 - 3 Days Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services. Where We Are: The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community. Why Choose Us: * Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits * Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees * Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants * Professional Development and Growth Opportunities * And much more… Position Summary: Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. FLSA: Non-exempt Education: * High School diploma or equivalent, Required * Graduate of a program in discipline, Required License: Certified Coder Certifications: CPC or CPC-A, or experience in coding and billing Required Skills: * Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. * Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions: * Assigns accurate ICD diagnosis codes, using compliant documentation. * Assigns accurate CPT/HCPCS codes to records, using compliant documentation. * Applies knowledge of Coding Guidelines to select the appropriate diagnosis code. * Uses available research and reference tools to understand the disease process and diagnosis. * Interprets physician documentation within the coding guidelines and obtains clarification from physicians regarding vague or ambiguous record documentation. * Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities as described in HIM.COD.003 policy and by reviewing pertinent literature. EEOC Statement Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

Assigns accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes to patient health information for claims processing and data analysis. Collaborates with physicians to clarify ambiguous documentation and maintains coding knowledge through continuing education.