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- 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.
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- 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.
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Inpatient Coder - Brentwood, TN, United States - Lifepoint Health Support Center
Description
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.
We are always looking for people inspired to help us in our mission. If you are someone who wants to change the lives of patients, drive success for our partners and be part of a team driven to improve care, we may have your next opportunity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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, 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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: 1+ years of experience
Certifications: 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
