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Inpatient Coding Specialist

Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1999H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Tennessee

Posted

7 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Associate Degree1 yr expEnglish

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

  • Education: Associate degree in health-related field preferred.
  • Experience: One year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.
  • Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
  • You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • 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.

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