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Outpatient Coder

Brentwood, Tennessee

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Success within a company doesn’t just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization’s goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll work collaboratively with a great group of people to serve Lifepoint’s diversified healthcare delivery network of hospitals and care sites across the nation. We know that providing high-quality care depends on our ability to find, keep and empower creative and determined people who share in our commitment to our mission: Making communities healthier.

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  • Collaborative
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“I have been with Lifepoint for 3 years and have been fortunate to grow within this great company. I feel valued, I work with amazing colleagues, and I enjoy coming to work every day!”

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  • Competitive pay

    We offer competitive pay for all employees based on the market, role, skill set and experience.

  • Growth opportunities and succession planning

    Our succession planning initiatives identify an internal bench of top talent and offer development opportunities to prepare them to fill crucial roles in the organization as they become available.

  • Insurance (for eligible employees)

    We’re committed to you and your family feeling supported and secure – our benefits include medical, eye, prescription, life insurance, and more.

  • Collaborative work environment

    We know that providing high-quality care depends on our ability to find, keep and empower creative and determined people who work together to advance our mission – making communities healthier.

  • Paid time off (for eligible employees)

    At Lifepoint, we believe in a strong work-life balance and offer competitive paid time off.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    As a Lifepoint employee, you and your family will have access to counseling and relationship support, legal services, financial services and more.

Outpatient Coder

Brentwood, Tennessee

Job ID 7410-7743 Date posted 10/25/2024
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Lifepoint Health has an opportunity for a Coding Specialist I - Remote. The Coding Specialist I assigns diagnosis and procedure codes using the appropriate coding classification system to reflect the care and services rendered to the patients in the emergency room, clinical ancillary and outpatient surgery department settings.  Ensure the accurate selection of the principal diagnosis and procedure and all other significant diagnoses and procedures.  Abstract hospital-defined data from records for data collection purposes.  Ensure compliance with official guidelines (ICD-10-CM, AHA Coding Clinic, AMA CPT Assistant and Guidelines), AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and LifePoint Health Support Center (HSC) policies and procedures.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes correctly with a coding error rate of less than 5% in accordance with established guidelines for reimbursement and statistical data. 
  • Must be familiar with Ambulatory Payment Categories (APC’s), the 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.
  • Responsible for reviewing and addressing coding related backend edits for both Inpatient and Outpatient
  • Editing and reviewing on average 8 charts an hour
  • 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 coding edits are addressed within HSC defined number of days from discharge. Collaborates with the team to maintain and exceed DNFB goals while maintaining good employee relations.
  • Meets edit review productivity standards on a consistent basis as indicated by HSC standards.
  • Refers coding and back end edit questions to coding auditors, coding managers and/or coding leads
  • Decreases pending accounts with timely follow up.
  • May provide codes to Admitting, Business Office, Outpatient Clinics and various hospital departments upon request.
  • Assist others with responsibilities and adjusts work schedule to meet department needs.
  • Uses independent discretion/decision making while effectively working alone.
  • Attends required 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.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, contractors, and vendors.

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BENEFITS:

At Lifepoint, our Mission of Making Communities Healthier extends to our employees. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, 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.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: 2+ years of experience

Certifications: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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