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Outpatient Coding Specialist – Surgery
Lifepoint Health®Outpatient Coding Specialist responsible for assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using appropriate classification systems. Collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation and compliance.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the coding area.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
Comp & perks- 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-CMAHA Coding ClinicAMA CPT Assistantcoding conventionscoding guidelinescoding accuracyproductivity standardsacute care coding
Soft Skills
attention to detailcomplianceethical codingorganizational skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)