Coder I

Lifepoint Health®; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a skilled Coder to apply diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health information. Responsibilities include assigning accurate ICD and CPT codes using compliant documentation and interpreting physician records. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be graduates of a relevant program. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, emphasizing support for employee wellness and development.

Qualifications

• Accurate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes.
• Accurate assignment of CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Knowledge of Coding Guidelines for diagnosis code selection.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate diagnostic codes using compliant documentation.
• Apply knowledge of Coding Guidelines for code selection.
• Interpret physician documentation and clarify ambiguous records.

Skills

ICD coding

CPT coding

Documentation interpretation

Research skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Program in Discipline

Job description

Your Experience Matters

At UP Health System- Bell, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

Job Summary

Coder

Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent Required, Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

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

UP Health System- Bell 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.