Centralized Coder I, PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Centralized Coder I to join their team. In this vital role, you will ensure the accuracy and compliance of medical coding across various settings, including offices and hospitals. Your expertise will help optimize reimbursement and improve the quality of healthcare delivery. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible PTO and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have the required coding experience, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k

Flexible PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of medical coding experience required.
• Certification through AHIMA or AAPC is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical record documentation for coding accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance to physicians on coding issues.
• Maintain a 95% accuracy rate in professional coding.

Skills

Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT Guidelines

Attention to Detail

Documentation Review

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AHIMA Certification

AAPC Certification

Job description

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At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. We are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care, believing in the power of our talented teams and striving to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

What you’ll do:

As a Centralized Coder, you will be responsible for coding multispecialty medical records across office, hospital, and surgical settings. You will evaluate medical records and charge tickets to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and training on medical coding to physicians and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate medical record documentation and charge-ticket coding to optimize reimbursement, ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes accurately reflect outpatient visits and comply with legal standards and regulations.
• Review patient charts for documentation and billing accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze medical records to code and abstract medical information for submission.
• Manage high-quality, timely coding, interpreting medical information to assign and sequence correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
• Review Medicare reimbursement claims for accuracy before submission to minimize denials.
• Provide technical guidance to physicians and staff in resolving coding issues and errors.
• Stay updated on coding laws, regulations, and industry trends through periodicals and official sources.
• Educate staff on proper coding and documentation procedures.
• Maintain a 95% accuracy rate in professional coding while ensuring productivity.
• Report coding problems and trends to physicians using charts, graphs, and guidelines.
• Keep informed about coding systems, laws, and regulations via research and official resources.
• Adhere to ethical coding standards and confidentiality policies.

What you’ll need:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of medical coding experience.
• Certification through AHIMA or AAPC (e.g., CPC, CEMC, CPMA, CRC, CPB, CCS-P, RHIT).

Why choose us:

As part of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those providing care to our patients and community members. We aim to attract, retain, and empower a diverse workforce dedicated to our mission: “Making Communities Healthier.” Our comprehensive benefits package includes 401k, flexible PTO, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program, designed to promote your wellbeing.