Clinical Documentation Specialist
Georgetown, KY 
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Job Description
Georgetown Community Hospital
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About Us

Lifepoint Health's Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. (Versailles, KY), (Paris, KY), (Winchester, KY), and (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!

A Career with Us Offers:

* Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)

* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)

* Educational Assistance

* Bereavement Leave

* 401(k) Match

* Free Parking

JOB SUMMARY
Conducts daily concurrent reviews of medical records to identify missing, vague and/or incomplete diagnoses and procedures.

Conducts timely follow up reviews of clinical documentation to ensure that issues discussed and issued queries have been answered by providers.

Queries physicians on specificity of procedures performed and diagnoses based on accepted coding guidelines, clinical expertise and LifePoint Health query policy.

Participates in department and facility Quality and Performance initiatives.

Maintains education record with meets minimum corporate CEU requirements.

Maintains clean work station, follows all safety regulations, Code of Conduct and ethics, customer service, and attends hospital training and departmental staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or GED equivalent - RequiredRequired Licenses:Registered Nurse, KY or RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
Required SkillsCertifications:One of the following is Preferred:Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-base (CCS-P), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Minimal completion of Level One on the Clinical Ladder Program annually for Full-time nurses. If not completed, employee forfeits the annual evaluation pay increase and possible termination.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.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).Minimum Work Experience Three years of clinical work experience Required

Job Health Information Management/Coding
Primary Location Kentucky-Georgetown
Schedule Full-time
Work Schedule Day shift, 7-10 hr/shift, weekdays only

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years
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