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Beauregard Health System

Certified Coding Specialist

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What they do

A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.

$61,738 / year median in Louisiana

-12% projected decline

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Job Description

  • Full Time
  • Minimum of 1 year Hospital and Physician Patient Access knowledge
  • Medical Coding Certificate; RHIT, CPC, or AAPC; meet state licensure requirements/or coding certification can be completed within 1 year of hiring if prior experience with clinic charging.
  • Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office, and Windows
  • Strong organization and communication skills
Job Summary:
The Revenue Cycle Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing provider documentation for coding appropriateness and accuracy and analyzing medical records to assign standard diagnosis and procedure codes.
Responsibilities include:
diagnosis and procedure coding for clinic visits and physician
IP/OP/SDS
profession fees, insurance eligibility and rebilling denials. The specialist will interact with other team members to assist with inquiries regarding coding, documentation, denials and billing, insurance requirements and RHC regulations. Will administer precise attention to detail when entering and assigning codes to accounts.
About Us:
Since 1950 Beauregard Health System (formerly known as Beauregard Memorial Hospital) has served the healthcare needs of the citizens of Beauregard and Vernon parishes, and surrounding areas. BHS is a community owned, not-for-profit hospital committed to providing safe, quality, cost effective healthcare that is responsive to the needs and the values of the communities it serves. Beauregard Health System is a 49 bed acute care facility located at 600 South Pine Street in DeRidder, Louisiana. At Beauregard Health System you will find the latest medical technology and safety standards, as well as human warmth and concern. Beauregard Health System, "We are Here For Life !" Important Notes for
Applicants:
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to contact every applicant. If you are selected for an interview, someone will reach out by phone to set up a date & time for the interview. Once we receive feedback from the person conducting the interview, Human Resources will notify you if you were selected or not. If a job is no longer listed, it has been filled. Remember, when submitting your resume omissions or falsifications will result in ineligibility for employment or immediate dismissal if employed. Each offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a urinalysis test for drugs and criminal background check in accordance with hospital policy.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you previously worked for our Company? If yes, when? Have you ever been convicted of a crime(s) other than a minor traffic violation?
Yes or No:
Explanatory Details:
Conviction is not an automatic disqualification; all relevant facts and circumstances will be considered. Ability to
Commute:
DeRidder, LA 70634 (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
DeRidder, LA 70634: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person