This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.

Role Description

Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the appropriate coding classification system on all episodes of care inpatient encounters according to coding conventions, guidelines, and hospital policy, analyzing questionable documentation to ensure the accuracy of the information and resolve identified issues.

• Ensure the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, and all applicable diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with official guidelines (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or AHA Coding Clinic), AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding, and LifePoint Health Support Center (HSC) policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health-related field preferred.
• One year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.

Requirements

• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD 10-CM/PCS codes according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for hospital billing.
• Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and assigned productivity standards.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the coding area.
• Follow coding workflows for service type to include 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 that all work-related encounters are productive.
• May assist in training and reviewing the work of other coders for accuracy and efficiency.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor, and implement and monitor results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department.
• Seek advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
• Assist others with responsibilities and adjust work schedule to meet department needs.
• Use independent discretion/decision-making while effectively working remotely.
• Attend required educational webinars, conference calls, and other coding seminars, and participate in all formal and informal 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’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding, LifePoint Attendance Policy, and ensure patient/employee privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality with no infractions.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• The position serves internal co-workers and external customers, clients, and contractors.
• Access to and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job responsibilities.

• Occasionally required to sit for extended periods.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Repetitive motion of the upper body is required for extended use of a computer.
• Specific vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment and Travel Requirements

The position is remote-based. Travel – none expected. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. However, schedules may vary by business necessity.