Coding Analyst - Regional Admissions

Providence Health Plan Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health System in Texas is seeking a Coding Analyst to provide coding insight and answer questions related to ICD and CPT codes per AHA and UHDDS guidelines. The role abstracts clinical data and supports regular analyses of patient records.

The ideal candidate brings at least 4 years of acute care hospital coding experience (CPT/ICD-9-CM) and is prepared to complete required assessments. AHIMA certification or HIM degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pass department coding assessment test prior to date of hire (75% or above).
• 4 years CPT or ICD-9-CM acute care hospital coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide coding insight and answer coding questions related to ICD and CPT codes.
• Abstract clinical data and assist in analyses of patient records.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD coding

Coding assessment

Healthcare data analysis

Education

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the designated leader, the coding analyst will provide coding insight and answer coding related questions related to ICD and CPT codes according to American Hospital Association (AHA) and Uniform Hospital Discharge Set (UHDDS) guidelines. This individual abstracts clinical data and assists in regular analyses of patient records.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Health System and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Pass department coding assessment test prior to date of hire (75% or above).
• 4 years CPT or ICD-9-CM acute care hospital coding experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: AHIMA certified coding program.
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management.
• Experience in other clinical or healthcare disciplines.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 454278
Company: Covenant Jobs
Job Category: Coding
Job Function: Revenue Cycle
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Admin Support
Department: 8000 REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION TX REGION
Address: TX Lubbock 3615 19th St
Work Location: Covenant Medical Center
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $27.20 - $42.23
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.