Inpatient Rehab Facility Coding Specialist - Remote

Lifepoint Health • Brentwood, TN

2d • Remote

About The Position

Lifepoint Health is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist for their IRF Coding Team. This is a fully remote, full-time position working Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, typically between 6 am and 6 pm in the employee's time zone. The role supports coding functions for rehabilitation facilities across multiple regions. The team is collaborative and offers a robust training program to ensure success. The specialist will code IRF records using current ICD coding versions, maintain coding schedules, work with the PPS Coordinator/Outcomes Manager on impairment codes, and serve as backup for transmitting IRF PAIs for Medicare inpatients. Confidentiality of patient information, participation in continuing education, and adherence to organizational policies are key aspects of the role. The position requires strong communication skills, advanced computer knowledge, and knowledge of basic office equipment and telephone etiquette.

Requirements

• Certifications: RHIT, RHIA or coding certification (CCA, CCS) by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) or coding certification (CPC, CIC) by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) required.
• Minimum two years’ current experience in inpatient rehabilitation hospital coding (UB04 and IRF PAI).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Works remotely to code IRF records using current ICD coding version and within timeframe set by supervisor.
• Maintains coding schedule as assigned by the Area Director.
• Works closely with the PPS Coordinator/Outcomes Manager in assigning the Impairment Code for all admissions as well as other newly diagnosed conditions.
• Serves as back-up for the hospital to transmit IRF PAIs in a timely manner for all Medicare inpatients.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient care information to ensure patient rights are protected.
• Participates in continuing education classes and training programs.
• Completes annual health, safety and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and staff calls.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Works within the mission, vision, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
• Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to physicians, hospital employees and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
• Consistently follows organizational and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
• HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follows organizational policies in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to supervisor.
• Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in LifePoint’s Code of Conduct, LifePoint policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Appropriate telephone communication skills

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (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