Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist - IRF

Overview

Inpatient Coding Specialist - IRF. Schedule : Monday-Friday. Full time, 40hrs per week. You will be scheduled to work assigned facility business hours, generally between 6am-6pm in your time zone. Job Location : Remote.

At Lifepoint Health, we support a diverse and determined workforce to drive quality and impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center team, you'll support facilities interfacing with patients and communities to help make communities healthier.

Team

Rehabilitation Services - IRF Coding Team. Fully remote, collaborative team of 12. We provide a robust training program to ensure you have the tools and support to be successful.

How You'll Contribute

• Work remotely to code IRF records using the current ICD coding version within the timeframe set by the supervisor.
• Maintain coding schedule as assigned by the Area Director.
• Collaborate with the PPS Coordinator / Outcomes Manager to assign the Impairment Code for all admissions and other newly diagnosed conditions.
• Serve as back-up for the hospital to transmit IRF PAIs in a timely manner for all Medicare inpatients.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information to protect patient rights.
• Participate in continuing education classes and training programs.
• Complete annual health, safety and education requirements; maintain professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Report to work on time; adhere to absence notification policies.
• Attend all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Work within the mission, vision, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Maintain current licensure / certification for the position, if applicable.
• Demonstrate guest relations skills with physicians, hospital staff and other individuals encountered.
• Follow Health, Safety, Security, and Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
• HIPAA : Conduct responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws and report any confidentiality issues to the supervisor.
• Compliance : Work in accordance with LifePoint's Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced computer knowledge and knowledge of basic office equipment; appropriate telephone communication skills.

Why Join Us

What We're Looking For

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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