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Lake Cumberland Regional 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. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65000-acre lake with 1200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized high quality performing and visual arts concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits
• 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.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent Required

• Graduate of a program in discipline Required

License: Certified Coder

Certifications:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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 .003 policy and by reviewing pertinent literature.

EEOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional 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.