Remote Coder I chez Lifepoint Health
Lifepoint Health · États-Unis d'Amérique · Remote
- Junior
Springstone
What we Treat – a full range of mental health and addiction care including: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Suicidal and Homicidal Ideations, Drug and Alcohol Addiction.
Our Programs – Full continuum of care; 24/7 crisis care and assessment; inpatient mental health treatment, inpatient drug and alcohol detox and rehab, partial hospitalization programs (PHP); intensive outpatient programs (IOP); virtual assessments, virtual outpatient care.
Populations Served – Adult, child and adolescent, military, veterans, first responders and other high-risk frontline professionals (Help for Heroes program)
Summary:
Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
Education & Experience:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, Required;
Graduate of a Program in Discipline, Required
Six months In-patient Coding experience, Highly Preferred
Behavioral Health coding experience, Highly Preferred
Coding certification / license, Highly Preferred (EX: CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA)
EEOC Statement:
Springstone 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.
