About this role
Role Overview
- 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.
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.