• Coding Specialist

    LifePoint Health (Beckley, WV)


    Raleigh General Hospital

    Who We Are:

    People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

    Where We Are:

    Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural, and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

    Why Choose Us:

    • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

    • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

    • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

    • Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants

    • Professional development opportunities and CE assistance

    • And much more…

    Job Summary

    Assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes to medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines.

    Essential Functions

    Assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedures codes for ambulatory surgery cases using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4

     

    Assists in maintaining hospital standard of two days or less from date of service or discharge to billing date, by submitting codes to billing as soon as adequate documentation is available.

     

    Assists physicians with questions on assignment of principal diagnosis and procedure codes

     

    Maintains current knowledge of coding principles for accuracy and efficiency

     

    Answers questions from billing office in regards to out-standing accounts

     

    If working remotely, follows policies and procedures from Information Systems as required.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Educationx High school diploma or equivalent Required or 2 to 3 years previous relevant experience.

     

    Required SkillsRequires 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.

     

    Required Licenses[West Virginia, United States] Other

    RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC preferred.

     

    Minimum Work Experience2-3 years previous experience in coding or graduate of a Medical Record technician program. Background in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required.

    EEOC Statement:

    Raleigh General Hospital 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.

     

    **Job:** **Administration/Clerical*

    **Organization:** **Raleigh Physicians Practices*

    **Title:** *Coding Specialist*

    **Location:** *West Virginia-Beckley*

    **Requisition ID:** *7418-12103*