Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist (Join Our Team and Earn a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!)

About the role

Join Our Team and Earn a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Schedule: Flexible Shifts!

Responsibilities

• Assign 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.
• Analyze questionable documentation to ensure the accuracy of the information and resolve identified issues.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in health-related field preferred.
• Experience: One year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is required.
• Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.