Remote Coding Edits Specialist: ICD/CPT Expert

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Coding Edits Specialist to support remote coding for diverse hospital encounters. You will assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes while ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with CMS requirements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to APCs/OPPS/NCCI guidelines, and collaboration with physicians and medical staff to optimize coding quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in health information or related field preferred.
• One year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• CCA/CPC/CCS/RHIT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS per CMS requirements.
• Achieve 95% accuracy on quality reviews and productivity standards.
• Follow APCs/OPPS/NCCI guidelines and other medical necessity/compliance rules.
• Submit physician queries when clarification of documentation is needed.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable coding rules, regulations, and policies.

Skills

Medical coding accuracy

Remote work discipline

Attention to documentation

Communication with physicians

Education

Associate degree in health information or related field

Tools

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

CMS guidelines

NCCI guidelines

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Coding Edits Specialist to support remote coding for diverse hospital encounters. You will assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes while ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with CMS requirements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to APCs/OPPS/NCCI guidelines, and collaboration with physicians and medical staff to optimize coding quality and productivity.