Remote Inpatient Rehabilitation Coding Specialist - IRF

LifePoint Hospitals-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Franklin, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
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At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier . More about our team We are Lifepoint's Rehabilitation Services - IRF Coding Team! We support coding functions for our rehabilitation facilities within our Eastern, Mid-Western, and Western regions. We are a team of 12 total, looking for a new member to join our fully remote and collaborative team environment. We offer a robust training program to ensure you have the tools, knowledge, and support you need to be successful in this role.

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Experience: Minimum two years' current experience in inpatient rehabilitation hospital coding (UB04 and IRF PAI).
  • 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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