Remote Coding Edits Specialist — ICD-10/CPT Expertise

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO and paid time off

401(k) retirement package with company

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health seeks a Coding Edits Specialist to assign diagnosis and procedure codes across multiple care settings, ensuring CMS compliance and high accuracy. The role supports hospital billing processes and requires knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, with a focus on documentation integrity and coding standards.

This is a remote position supporting Lifepoint Health’s nationwide operations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of outpatient coding experience, relevant coding

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in health-related field preferred.
• Experience: One year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.
• Certifications: CCA, CPC, CCS, or RHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS per CMS requirements for hospital billing.
• Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and productivity standards.
• Verify/edit charges based on documentation, payer rules, and coding guidelines.
• Follow coding workflows for service type and address compliance reviews.
• Submit physician queries when clarification is needed and train/review others as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of AHIMA ethics/standards and protect patient privacy.

Skills

Medical coding

Remote collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in health-related field

Tools

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

Job description

Lifepoint Health seeks a Coding Edits Specialist to assign diagnosis and procedure codes across multiple care settings, ensuring CMS compliance and high accuracy. The role supports hospital billing processes and requires knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, with a focus on documentation integrity and coding standards.

This is a remote position supporting Lifepoint Health’s nationwide operations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of outpatient coding experience, relevant coding