Remote Inpatient Coding Quality Lead

Memorial Physician Practices; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 37,195 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking an Remote Inpatient Coding Quality Specialist to review accounts for accuracy in coding and documentation integrity. This is a remote, non-exempt role with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and 40-hour weeks, typically during business hours.

The successful candidate will audit coding professionals against AHIMA standards, DRG/IPPS/OPPS guidelines, and CPT codes, identify educational needs, and prepare summaries for CFOs. Continuous education and compliance training are required.

Qualifications

• Healthcare related Associate's degree or equivalent. Bachelor's preferred.
• 5 years' experience, coding quality reviews/audits.
• Certifications in CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CIC are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding quality reviews for Lifepoint codes in adherence to AHIMA ACIDS/ICD-10/CPT guidelines.
• Identify trends and recommend education based on review findings.
• Prepare audit summaries for facility CFOs and compliance reports.
• Monitor review schedules and adjust to improve audit effectiveness.
• Act as a coding resource for questions and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Coding quality reviews

DRG knowledge

IPPS/OPPS knowledge

CPT/ICD-10 guidelines

Education

Associate's degree (healthcare related)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking an Remote Inpatient Coding Quality Specialist to review accounts for accuracy in coding and documentation integrity. This is a remote, non-exempt role with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and 40-hour weeks, typically during business hours.

The successful candidate will audit coding professionals against AHIMA standards, DRG/IPPS/OPPS guidelines, and CPT codes, identify educational needs, and prepare summaries for CFOs. Continuous education and compliance training are required.