Physician Coder

Job Title

Physician Coder

Job Description

Castleview Hospital- Physician Practice is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physician Coder joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Physician Coder is responsible for the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.

A Physician Coder who excels in this role:

• 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.
• Codes outpatient service encounters (Chemotherapy, Lab, X-ray, sleep studies, Emergency Room, SOPS, etc) accurately, to ensure accurate reimbursement, statistical reporting and continuity of care.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college preferred.
• CCA or CPC certification required.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm MST

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Castleview Hospital

Castleview Hospital- Physician Practice is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

Salary range: $20-$26

EEOC Statement

Castleview Hospital- Physician Practice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Castleview Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.