IRF Coding Specialist - Remote

Lifepoint Health • Brentwood, TN

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Inpatient Coding Specialist works remotely on Lifepoint Health’s Rehabilitation Services IRF Coding Team, coding inpatient rehabilitation records using the current ICD coding version and within supervisor-established timeframes. The role maintains a coding schedule assigned by the Area Director and works closely with the PPS Coordinator/Outcomes Manager to assign impairment codes for admissions and newly diagnosed conditions. The specialist also serves as a backup for timely transmission of IRF Patient Assessment Instruments (PAIs) for Medicare inpatients.

The position supports rehabilitation facilities across Lifepoint’s Eastern, Mid-Western, and Western regions as part of a collaborative, fully remote team. The team provides a robust training program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, during assigned facility business hours, generally between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the employee’s time zone.

The role requires maintaining patient and employee confidentiality, complying with HIPAA and organizational policies and applicable laws, completing required education and training, and maintaining professional growth and any applicable current licensure or certification. The specialist is expected to communicate effectively in English, use advanced computer skills and basic office equipment, and demonstrate appropriate telephone and guest-relations skills.

Requirements

• Required credential: RHIT, RHIA, or an AHIMA coding certification (CCA or CCS), or an AAPC coding certification (CPC or CIC).
• At least two years of current experience in inpatient rehabilitation hospital coding, including UB04 and IRF PAI.
• Advanced computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written, and appropriate telephone communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Code IRF records remotely using the current ICD coding version and meet timeframes established by the supervisor.
• Maintain the coding schedule assigned by the Area Director.
• Work with the PPS Coordinator/Outcomes Manager to assign impairment codes for admissions and newly diagnosed conditions.
• Serve as a hospital backup for timely transmission of IRF PAIs for Medicare inpatients.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient care information and patient and employee information.
• Participate in continuing education classes and training programs; complete annual health, safety, and education requirements.
• Maintain professional growth and development and any current licensure or certification applicable to the position.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and skills for providing age-appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Report to work as scheduled, follow absence-notification policies, and attend mandatory in-services and staff calls.
• Represent the organization professionally and comply with its mission, vision, ethics, goals, policies, and applicable laws and standards.
• Follow organizational and hospital health, safety, security, and hazardous-materials policies and procedures.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy requirements and report patient-confidentiality issues to a supervisor.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and use appropriate telephone communication skills.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed