IRF Coding Specialist

Lifepoint Health • Brentwood, TN

1d • Remote

About The Position

The IRF Coding Specialist works remotely as part of Lifepoint Health’s Rehabilitation Services IRF Coding Team, which supports coding functions for rehabilitation facilities across the Eastern, Mid-Western, and Western regions. The role codes IRF records using the current ICD coding version and completes work within the timeframe established by the supervisor. The position follows an assigned schedule during facility business hours, generally between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the employee’s time zone, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. Training and support are provided through a robust training program.

The specialist works closely with the PPS Coordinator/Outcomes Manager to assign Impairment Codes for admissions and newly diagnosed conditions, and serves as a backup for timely transmission of IRF PAIs for Medicare inpatients. The role also includes protecting patient and employee confidentiality, maintaining professional development and required certifications, completing required training and health and safety requirements, and following organizational, hospital, HIPAA, legal, and ethical standards. Candidates must hold a qualifying health information or coding credential and have at least two years of current inpatient rehabilitation hospital coding experience, including UB04 and IRF PAI.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Code IRF records using the current ICD coding version and within the timeframe set by the supervisor.
• Maintain the coding schedule assigned by the Area Director.
• Work with the PPS Coordinator/Outcomes Manager to assign the Impairment Code for admissions and newly diagnosed conditions.
• Serve as a backup for timely transmission of IRF PAIs for Medicare inpatients.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient care and employee information and report patient confidentiality issues to a supervisor.
• Participate in continuing education classes and training programs, complete annual health, safety, and education requirements, and maintain professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and skills for providing age-appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Report to work as scheduled, follow absence-notification policies, attend mandatory in-services and staff calls, and represent the organization professionally.
• Follow organizational policies on ethical business practices and work within the organization’s mission, vision, ethics, and goals.
• Maintain current licensure or certification for the position, if applicable.
• Demonstrate guest-relations skills and follow organizational and hospital health, safety, security, and hazardous-materials policies and procedures.
• Conduct work in accordance with HIPAA, the Code of Conduct, organizational policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

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 insurance.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed