What is the Laguna Professional Coding Registry?
The Registry consists of a group of qualified inpatient and outpatient HIM
professional coders who wish to perform contract/backlog coding for hospitals
nationwide.
How can I become a member of the Registry?
To become a member you must have at least 2 years experience coding inpatient
and/or outpatient medical records in an acute care hospital environment, and
hold at least one of the following AHIMA credentials: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS. You
must also pass the LMS coding proficiency test as well as a background check.
Once these steps are successfully completed you will become a member of the
Registry.
Why should I want to be a member of the Registry?
The Registry is intended for those HIM coding professionals who desire to
be self-employed, and provide contract coding services to hospitals. Many people
with these goals have difficulty finding clients on a full time basis. LMS
is a nationwide coding consulting firm with contacts in hundreds of hospitals.
As a member of the Registry you will be provided access to our customers who
have contract/backlog coding requirements.
How does the Registry work?
Once you become a member of the Registry you will
specify the kind of coding engagements that you are interested in being considered
for. If you are able to travel it will expand the contracting opportunities
available to you, but travel is not required. LMS markets contract coding nationwide
and as engagements become available that meet your conditions, you will be
contacted and introduced to the client for the specified engagement. You will
be responsible for all of your own work related expenses, including travel.
LMS will reimburse you for travel related expenses and pay you in accordance
with your contract with the company and will be responsible for billing and
collecting from the client hospital.
Do I have to work full-time?
No. You are free to accept or decline contract coding engagements as you see
fit. Because you are self-employed, you may work as much or as little as you
like, subject to the availability of contract coding engagements. LMS cannot
guarantee you any specific quantity of work but will perform its best efforts
to see that you attain the number of hours of work that you desire.
How do I get started?
- First, you must contact LMS and submit a resume.
- We will contact you immediately for a telephone interview.
- We will send you our coding proficiency test.
- We will perform a background check.
Once you have passed the test and we have completed our background check, we will assist you in becoming an independent contractor and set you up as a member of the Registry.
Please contact our recruitment office regarding your questions/interest in our Coding Registry:
employment@lagunamedsys.com
800-394-1040, ext. 3041
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