Outpatient Coding Specialist – Surgery

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🎸 Tennessee – Remote

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Lifepoint Health®

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1999

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare • Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Lifepoint Health® is a diversified healthcare delivery network that serves patients, clinicians, communities, and partners across the healthcare continuum. With a presence that extends from coast to coast, Lifepoint operates community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional care sites. The company is dedicated to improving community health through high-quality care, patient safety, clinical excellence, and innovative partnerships aimed at enhancing healthcare quality and access.

📋 Description

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the appropriate coding classification system. • Ensure compliance with official guidelines (ICD-10-CM, AHA Coding Clinic, AMA CPT Assistant and Guidelines). • Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and assigned productivity standards. • Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines impacting the coding area. • Facilitate a positive working relationship with healthcare teams and assist with responsibilities as needed.

🎯 Requirements

• Associate degree in health-related field preferred. • One year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is preferred. • Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.

🏖️ 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.