Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist ($5k Sign On Bonus)

Overview Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist ($5k Sign On Bonus) at Lifepoint Health. Flexible shifts; remote location with all U.S. time zones welcome. Job Details Position: Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote) Sign-on bonus: $5,000 Schedule: Flexible shifts; provide your manager with days and start/end times to complete 40 hours per week. Remote work from anywhere in the United States. Job Location Type: Remote What You’ll Do / Responsibilities Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM/PCS according to CMS requirements for hospital billing. Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and productivity standards. Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the coding area. Follow coding workflows for service type, including 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 productive work-related encounters. May assist in training and reviewing the work of other coders for accuracy and efficiency. Make recommendations to the supervisor and monitor results to support department goals. Seek guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding and assist others with responsibilities; adjust work schedule to meet department needs. Maintain independence in decision-making while working remotely. Attend required educational webinars, conference calls, and coding seminars; participate in 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 Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding, LifePoint Health policies, and maintain patient/employee confidentiality. Other related tasks as assigned. Qualifications & What We’re Looking For Education: Associate degree in a health-related field preferred. Experience: One year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is preferred. Certifications: CCS or RHIT preferred. What We Offer / Benefits Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision; options for part-time and PRN staff. Financial protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, disability, paid family leave, paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) with company match. Employee Well-being: Wellness programs, mental health services, and related perks. Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. EEOC & Employment Eligibility EEOC Statement: Lifepoint Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Employment Sponsorship Statement: You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Seniority, Employment Type, & Function Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Related Roles Other roles: Outpatient Coding Specialist - Surgery (Remote); Clinical Denials Coding Review Specialist; Coding Quality Education Review Specialist (Remote); Lead Inpatient Coding Specialist (Remote); Senior Coding Specialist (Interventional Radiology, Remote); Senior Professional and Outpatient Coding Specialist (Remote); Profee Medical Coder for Complex Surgical Pediatric; Physician-based Oncology Senior Complex Coder. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Health®