Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist ($5k Sign On Bonus)
About the position Responsibilities • 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 adjusts 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. 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. Apply tot his job