Provider Based Coding Analyst I

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Performs ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT-4 coding for 1-2 Tier 1 specialties.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a healthcare related field or coding or Coding curriculum to include medical terminology, A&P, ICD-10-CM, and coding guidelines.
• Less than 1 year of experience in multi-specialty.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge and understanding of provider based billing processes and workflows.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and disease processes.
• Skilled in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Proficient, functional use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) and HCPCS.
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate AHIMA - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or CCS - Certified Coding Specialist AHIMA - State of Pennsylvania or CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based AHIMA - State of Pennsylvania or CPC - Certified Professional Coder - State of Pennsylvania or CPC-H-Certified Professional Coder-Hospital AAPC - State of Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related field.
• 1 year of experience in multi-specialty.
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based AHIMA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Enters a variety of data such diagnoses, procedures, E/M levels, and modifiers into the hospital information system.
• Adheres to coding principles, governmental regulations, and third party requirements in regards to coding and billing documentation.
• Reviews and resolves relevant edits to ensure accuracy and integrity of info billed to payers.
• Achieves and maintains established quality standards.
• Achieves and maintains established productivity standards.
• Provides feedback to providers; makes recommendations to improve medical record documentation.
• Meets turnaround time requirements.
• Monitors assigned work queues and alerts manager if lag days exceed established standard.
• Works with coding manager to ensure maximum reimbursement for properly documented services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree