Outpatient Coding Specialist – Surgery
Lifepoint Health®
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the appropriate coding classification system on all episodes of care in the emergency department, same-day surgery, outpatient clinic, observation, inpatient OB/newborn hospital, specialty clinic encounters according to coding conventions, guidelines, and hospital policy.
- 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.
- Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and assigned productivity standards.
- Must be familiar with Ambulatory Payment Categories (APCs), the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) guidelines, Local and National Coverage Decisions, and other medical necessity/compliance guidelines for billing and coding.
- Facilitate a positive working relationship with physicians, nurses, medical staff, and hospital employees to ensure that all work-related encounters are productive.
Requirements
- Education: Associate degree in health-related field preferred.
- Experience: One year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.
- Certifications: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
diagnosis codingprocedure codingICD-10-CMCPT codingAmbulatory Payment CategoriesOutpatient Prospective Payment SystemNational Correct Coding Initiativemedical necessity guidelinescoding conventionscoding accuracy
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationrelationship buildingproductivityattention to detailethical codingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsteamwork
Certifications
Certified Coding AssociateCertified Professional CoderCertified Coding SpecialistRegistered Health Information Technician