Inpatient Rehabilitation Coding Specialist – IRF
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Inpatient Rehabilitation Coding Specialist coding IRF records for Lifepoint Health. Working remotely and contributing to patient care compliance and data management.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Experience: Minimum two years’ current experience in inpatient rehabilitation hospital coding (UB04 and IRF PAI).
Benefits:
- 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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