[Hiring] Inpatient Coding Specialist @Lifepoint Health

Role Description

As an Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Assigning 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.
• Ensuring the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, and all applicable diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensuring 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.

An Inpatient Coding Specialist who excels in this role will:

• 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.
• Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health-related field preferred.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage—tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.