Medical Coding Quality Analyst - Remote

Who we are: At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment. What you’ll do: As a Quality Analyst, you will spend the majority of the time auditing coders, educating coders, and working on various projects that involve coding and education including RAC audits. You would be working in a team environment with guidance from the Quality Supervisor and Manager, Coding Quality. This position also works closely with the Centralized Coding Unit and PSRI vendor partners. Responsibilities: • Apply appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding. • Perform quality assessment of records, including verification of medical record documentation (both electronic and handwritten). • Perform quality assessments of coders completed work to validate standards are met. • Educate coders and other staff on appropriate coding guidelines. • Responsible for researching errors or missing documentation from medical records in order to provide accurate coding processes. • Abstract and assign the appropriate ICD-10, HCPCS/CPT codes; including Level I & Level II modifiers as appropriate for all diagnosis and procedures performed in outpatient and inpatient settings. • Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of processes and procedures for each assigned client revolving around system use, billing/coding rules, and client specific guidelines. • Manage time effectively to meet all required deadlines and timeframes for client and department needs. • Collaborate in a team environment with the Department Manager and other staff on a regular basis. • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and laws. What you’ll need: • Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience • Experience: • 5 years medical abstract coding/auditing Pro-Fee experience required • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coding audit or quality review work required. • Certifications: Auditing Certification through AAPC (CPMA) Required • Additional certifications (or eligibility therefor): • CPC • CEMC • CRC • CPB • Specialty certification • CCS-P • RHIT Why choose us: As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do: “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. Benefits: We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing. Apply tot his job