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LifePoint Health Outpatient Coder - Medical Services in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Havasu Regional Medical Center
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. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed hospital that offers a broad scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.
Where We Are:
Lake Havasu City has earned the reputation as the outdoor recreation mecca of the southwest. Blessed by an ideal climate, captivating scenery, beautiful yet rugged mountains, tranquil desert and the azure waters of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu's 45-mile long lake is an oasis of natural beauty.
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
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
· And much more…
Position Summary:
Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.
Reports to: Director AZ Physician Services
FLSA: Non-exempt
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Education □ High school diploma or equivalent □ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete
Minimum Education □ Two years of college X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete
Minimum Education □ Associate’s degree X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills 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. Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills Must have thorough understanding of ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA Coding Clinic; HCPCS/CPT coding systems and CPT Assistant and Coding Clinic for HCPCS guidelines; Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), and Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC). Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills Has knowledge of and abides by LifePoint Policies. Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills CCA Preferred (Certified Coding Associate), AAPC or AHIMA or equivalent experience required Knowledge of Oncology Radiation coding preferred
EEOC Statement:
Havasu Regional Medical Center 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: *Health Information Management/Coding
Organization: *Havasu Regional Medical Center
Title: Outpatient Coder - Medical Services
Location: Arizona-Lake Havasu City
Requisition ID: 7430-7960