Inpatient Coding Specialist
Lifepoint Health® · Brentwood, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections only when real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only those sections that have real specific content.
Let's parse the posting.
Content:
- Opening: "Join Our Team and Earn a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Schedule: Flexible Shifts! You provide your manager with the days and start/end time you are available to complete your 40hrs per week. All United States time zones are welcome. Job Location Type: Remote"
So we have schedule info: Flexible Shifts, you provide manager with days and start/end time to complete 40hrs per week, all US time zones welcome. Also a sign-on bonus $5,000.
- "Your Experience Matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®."
That's about the role / company.
- "How You'll Contribute 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. Ensure the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, and all applicable diagnoses and procedures. Ensure 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."
Then a list of responsibilities: "A Inpatient Coding Specialist Who Excels In This Role 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."
That's responsibilities.
- "Why join us We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers 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."
That's benefits.
- "What We're Looking For 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."
That's qualifications/requirements.
- EEOC statement etc to be removed.
- Also mention sign-on bonus $5,000 and schedule flexible shifts.
We need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections have real specific content.
- About the role: we have description of role, mission, etc. Could be "About the role" or "About the team". We'll include About the role with the paragraph about Lifepoint Health mission and HSC team.
- Responsibilities: we have a long list of duties. We'll put in
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only those sections that have real specific content.
Let's parse the posting.
Content:
- Opening: "Join Our Team and Earn a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Schedule: Flexible Shifts! You provide your manager with the days and start/end time you are available to complete your 40hrs per week. All United States time zones are welcome. Job Location Type: Remote"
So we have schedule info: Flexible Shifts, you provide manager with days and start/end time to complete 40hrs per week, all US time zones welcome. Also a sign-on bonus $5,000.
- "Your Experience Matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®."
That's about the role / company.
- "How You'll Contribute 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. Ensure the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, and all applicable diagnoses and procedures. Ensure 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."
Then a list of responsibilities: "A Inpatient Coding Specialist Who Excels In This Role 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."
That's responsibilities.
- "Why join us We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers 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."
That's benefits.
- "What We're Looking For 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."
That's qualifications/requirements.
- EEOC statement etc to be removed.
- Also mention sign-on bonus $5,000 and schedule flexible shifts.
We need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections have real specific content.
- About the role: we have description of role, mission, etc. Could be "About the role" or "About the team". We'll include About the role with the paragraph about Lifepoint Health mission and HSC team.
- Responsibilities: we have a long list of duties. We'll put in - .
- Requirements: maybe combine Education, Experience, Certifications. Could be "Requirements" or "Qualifications". The spec says we can use Requirements and Qualifications as separate headings. We need to decide which to use. We have education, experience, certifications. Could put under "Qualifications". Or "Requirements". Since they are similar, we could combine into one section "Qualifications". But we need to avoid thin sections. Probably better to have one "Qualifications" section containing education, experience, certifications. Or we could have "Requirements" for education/experience and "Qualifications" for certifications. But that might be thin. Let's combine into "Qualifications". The spec says we can use those headings but only if real content. We'll include a Qualifications section.
- Skills: maybe not explicitly listed; there are some skills implied (coding, communication, etc.) but not explicit list. Better to omit Skills section if no explicit list.
- Benefits: we have detailed benefits. Include Benefits section.
- Pay: we have sign-on bonus $5,000, but no base salary. The spec says do not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It mentions base compensation but not specific amount. It says "In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers Comprehensive Benefits:" but no number. The sign-on bonus is $5,000. That is pay-related. Should we include Pay section with sign-on bonus? The spec: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state sign-on bonus $5,000. So we can include Pay section with that info. Also maybe mention base compensation not specified, but we should not include filler like "commensurate with experience". So we can just mention the sign-on bonus.
- Schedule: we have flexible shifts, you provide manager with days and start/end time to complete 40hrs per week, all US time zones welcome. That's schedule info. So include Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to use
for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details.
About the role: "At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®."
Also maybe include the opening line about sign-on bonus and schedule? That belongs to Pay and Schedule sections.
Responsibilities: list each duty as
- . Let's extract bullet points from the responsibilities paragraph.
From "How You'll Contribute 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. Ensure the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, and all applicable diagnoses and procedures. Ensure 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."
Then the list after "A Inpatient Coding Specialist Who Excels In This Role": each sentence seems a duty.
Let's list them:
- 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.
We'll put each as
- .
Qualifications: 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.
We can format as
- each.
Benefits: The paragraph: "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."
We can split into list items: maybe each category as
- . Let's parse:
- 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.
We'll put each as
- .
Pay: Sign-on bonus $5,00
for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details.
About the role: "At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®."
Also maybe include the opening line about sign-on bonus and schedule? That belongs to Pay and Schedule sections.
Responsibilities: list each duty as
- . Let's extract bullet points from the responsibilities paragraph.
From "How You'll Contribute 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. Ensure the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, and all applicable diagnoses and procedures. Ensure 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."
Then the list after "A Inpatient Coding Specialist Who Excels In This Role": each sentence seems a duty.
Let's list them:
- 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.
We'll put each as
- .
Qualifications: 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.
We can format as
- each.
Benefits: The paragraph: "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."
We can split into list items: maybe each category as
- . Let's parse:
- 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.
We'll put each as
- .
Pay: Sign-on bonus $5,00
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract details. About the role: "At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®." Also maybe include the opening line about sign-on bonus and schedule? That belongs to Pay and Schedule sections. Responsibilities: list each duty as
- each. Benefits: The paragraph: "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." We can split into list items: maybe each category as
- . Let's parse: - 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. We'll put each as
- . Pay: Sign-on bonus $5,00