Behavioral Health Coder

The Behavioral Health Coder supports Lifepoint Health’s revenue cycle and health information management operations by reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes. This role applies coding guidelines, interprets physician documentation, researches disease processes, and obtains clarification when documentation is vague or incomplete.

This position requires certified coding credentials and is best suited for candidates with behavioral health coding experience, ICD coding knowledge, CPT/HCPCS experience, and strong documentation review skills.

### Key Responsibilities

* Assign ICD diagnosis codes
* Assign CPT and HCPCS codes
* Review physician documentation for coding accuracy
* Apply official coding guidelines
* Research disease processes and diagnoses
* Use coding reference tools
* Identify vague or ambiguous documentation
* Request clarification from physicians when needed
* Maintain compliant coding practices
* Participate in continuing education
* Review coding policy updates and relevant literature

### Requirements

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Certified Coder credential required
* Knowledge of coding guidelines
* ICD diagnosis coding experience
* CPT and HCPCS coding experience
* Ability to interpret physician documentation
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to use coding research tools
* Understanding of compliant documentation standards

### Preferred Qualifications

* Behavioral health coding experience
* HIM experience
* Revenue cycle experience
* Medical records review experience
* Physician query experience
* Behavioral health documentation knowledge

### Benefits

* Medical insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid family leave
* Life insurance
* Accident insurance
* Critical illness insurance
* Hospital indemnity insurance
* Short-term disability insurance
* Long-term disability insurance
* Tuition assistance
* Certification tuition assistance
* Loan assistance
* 401(k) with company match
* Wellness programs
* Virtual care appointments
* Mental health services
* Discount programs
* Career advancement opportunities

### Phone Level Breakdown

* Coding review: High
* Documentation review: High
* Physician clarification: Low to Moderate
* Internal communication: Low
* Patient interaction: None

### Best Fit For

Candidates with experience in medical coding, behavioral health coding, HIM, ICD-10 coding, CPT coding, HCPCS coding, physician documentation review, medical records review, revenue cycle coding, and compliant documentation practices.