Medical Coder I: ICD/CPT Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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

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.