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One common challenge in remote behavioral health coding is staying updated with frequently changing coding guidelines and payer policies specific to behavioral health services. Working remotely can also make it harder to quickly clarify documentation with providers, leading to potential delays or errors. To manage these challenges, it's important to participate in ongoing training, use secure digital communication tools to collaborate with clinicians, and join professional coding networks for peer support. Maintaining organized records and regularly reviewing updates from organizations like the AAPC or AHIMA can also help ensure accuracy and compliance.

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Remote behavioral health coding involves assigning standardized codes to behavioral health diagnoses and procedures based on medical records, while working from a location outside of a traditional healthcare facility. Professionals in this field use coding systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT to ensure accurate documentation and billing for mental health services. Remote coders must have a strong understanding of behavioral health terminology, privacy regulations, and insurance requirements. This role typically requires certification and experience in medical coding, along with the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
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Behavioral Health Coder (Remote)

Behavioral Health Coder (Remote)

Lifepoint Health

Louisville, KY • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

LifePoint Health rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 259 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

751st of 873 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Behavioral Health Coder

Schedule: Full time, 40hrs a week.

Job Location Type: Remote

Your experience matters 

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 .

How you'll contribute 

A behavioral health coder who excels in this role:

  • Assigns accurate ICD diagnosis codes, using compliant documentation.

  • Assigns accurate CPT/HCPCS codes to records, using compliant documentation.

  • Applies knowledge of Coding Guidelines to select the appropriate diagnosis code.

  • Uses available research and reference tools to understand the disease process and diagnosis.

  • Interprets physician documentation within the coding guidelines and obtains clarification from physicians regarding vague or ambiguous record documentation.

  • Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities as described in HIM.COD.003 policy and by reviewing pertinent literature.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • 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.

What we're looking for 
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience: Behavioral health coding experience is highly preferred 

Certifications: Certified Coder

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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About LifePoint Health

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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