Physician Coder
About The Position
Castleview Hospital- Physician Practice is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physician Coder joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. A Physician Coder is responsible for the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CCA or CPC certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of college preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Codes outpatient service encounters (Chemotherapy, Lab, X-ray, sleep studies, Emergency Room, SOPS, etc) accurately, to ensure accurate reimbursement, statistical reporting and continuity of care.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
