Inpatient Coder - REMOTE

LifePoint Health; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePoint Health is seeking a Coding Specialist to join their Health Support Center in Brentwood, TN. The role involves assigning diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in a health-related field, coding experience, and relevant certifications. Join our mission to make communities healthier while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

401k

Flexible PTO

Generous Employee illness benefit (EIB)

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• Certification as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD 10-CM/PCS codes.
• Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews.
• Maintain knowledge of rules, regulations, and coding standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in health-related field

Job description

Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the appropriate coding classification system on all episodes of care inpatient encounters according to coding conventions, guidelines, and hospital policy, analyzing questionable documentation to ensure the accuracy of the information and resolve identified issues. Ensure the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, and all applicable diagnoses and procedures. Ensure compliance with official guidelines (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or AHA Coding Clinic), AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding, and LifePoint Health Support Center (HSC) policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD 10-CM/PCS codes according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for hospital billing.
• Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and assigned productivity standards.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the coding area.
• Follow coding workflows for service type to include addressing compliance reviews.
• Submit physician queries when clarification of documentation is needed.
• Facilitate a positive working relationship with physicians, nurses, medical staff, and hospital employees to ensure that all work-related encounters are productive.
• May assist in training and reviewing the work of other coders for accuracy and efficiency.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor, and implement and monitor results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department.
• Seek advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
• Assist others with responsibilities and adjusts work schedule to meet department needs.
• Use independent discretion/decision-making while effectively working remotely.
• Attend required educational webinars, conference calls, and other coding seminars, and participate in all formal and informal coding discussions.
• Maintain coding education hours and renew annual coding credentials as applicable.
• Complete all assigned compliance courses within the designated period.
• Conform to AHIMA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding, LifePoint Attendance Policy, and ensure patient/employee privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality with no infractions.

What you’ll need:

Education: Associate degree in health-related field.

Experience: One year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital.

Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Why choose us:

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.

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