Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist ($5k Sign On Bonus)

Overview

Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist ($5k Sign On Bonus) at Lifepoint Health. Flexible shifts; remote location with all U.S. time zones welcome.

Job Details

Position : Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote)

Sign-on bonus : $5,000

Schedule : Flexible shifts; provide your manager with days and start / end times to complete 40 hours per week. Remote work from anywhere in the United States.

Job Location Type : Remote

What You'll Do / Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM / PCS according to CMS requirements for hospital billing.
• Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and productivity standards.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the coding area.
• Follow coding workflows for service type, including 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 productive work-related encounters.
• May assist in training and reviewing the work of other coders for accuracy and efficiency.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor and monitor results to support department goals.
• Seek guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding and assist others with responsibilities; adjust work schedule to meet department needs.
• Maintain independence in decision-making while working remotely.
• Attend required educational webinars, conference calls, and coding seminars; participate in 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 Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding, LifePoint Health policies, and maintain patient / employee confidentiality.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & What We're Looking For

What We Offer / Benefits

EEOC & Employment Eligibility

EEOC Statement : Lifepoint Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Employment Sponsorship Statement : You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Seniority, Employment Type, & Function

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