Coding Specialist IIIWho we are:At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60 community hospitals, 60 rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.What you’ll do:As a Coding Specialist III, you will assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the appropriate coding classification system to reflect the care and services rendered to the patients in the inpatient, emergency department, ancillary, and outpatient surgery settings. Ensure the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, as well as, all other significant diagnoses and procedures. Abstract hospital-defined data from records for data collection purposes. Ensure compliance with official guidelines (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, AMA CPT Assistant and Guidelines, and/or AHA Coding Clinic), AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and LifePoint Health Support Center (HSC) policies and procedures.Responsibilities:· Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and/or HCPCS codes correctly with a coding error rate of less than 5% in accordance with established guidelines for reimbursement and statistical data. · Maintain quarterly minimum 95% coding accuracy.· Must be familiar with Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), Ambulatory Payment Categories APC’s), the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), National Correct Coding Initiative guidelines, Local and National Coverage Decisions and other medical necessity/compliance guidelines for billing and coding.· Follows department workflow for service type to include addressing compliance reviews. Contacts physicians and/or ancillary departments when additional information is needed to accurately code the record.· Prioritizes coding functions to assure records are coded within facility defined number of days from discharge. Collaborates with the team to maintain and exceed DNFC goals while maintaining good employee relations.· Meets coding productivity standards on a consistent basis as indicated by HSC standards.· Submits physician queries when clarification of documentation is needed.· Refers coding questions to coding auditors, coding managers and/or coding leads. For those cases where the diagnosis is obscure, determines the most appropriate diagnosis after a thorough review of the medical record and queries the physician.· Decreases pending accounts with timely follow up. Daily review and response to Business Office holds.· Accurately enters code hold reasons into abstracting system.· Identifies any patient type admission order discrepancy or discharge status discrepancy and works with case managers and admitting to code the account with the correct status.· Uses independent discretion/decision making while effectively working alone.· Attends educational webinars, conference calls, other coding seminars, and participates in all formal and informal coding discussions. Complete all assigned compliance courses within assigned period of time.· Maintain at least twenty (20) continuing education hours annually and maintain required credentials.· Conforms to AHIMA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding, LifePoint Attendance Policy and ensures patient/employee privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality with no infractions.· Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.What you’ll need:Education:Associate degree in health-related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience:Minimum of eight years coding experience in an acute care hospital setting with the ability to code all patient types in the acute care hospital setting.
Certifications:Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.Why choose us:As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.Benefits:We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.Job: Please select a valid job field Organization: LifePoint Health Support Center Title: Coding Specialist III - Remote Location: Tennessee-Brentwood Requisition ID: 7410-7651
