Health Information Management/coding Specialist - Hospice

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Onsite
Icd-10-cm diagnosis code assignment
Cpt-4 procedure code knowledge
Hospice local coverage determinations
The Coding Specialist I is responsible for the accurate coding of hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 code sets

Job Summary

  • The Coding Specialist I is responsible for the accurate coding of hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 code sets.
  • The role requires verifying diagnosis codes based on services rendered, assigning appropriate modifiers, and querying physicians for clarification.
  • Employees will work within the Halifax Health Hospice Health Information Management Department handling records, scanning, and billing information.

Matching Summary

The Coding Specialist I is responsible for the accurate coding of hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 code sets.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD-10-CM diagnosis code assignment
  • CPT-4 procedure code knowledge
  • Hospice Local Coverage Determinations
  • HIPAA confidentiality compliance
  • Physician query for documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Process improvement initiative participation
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Team-oriented work ethics

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 year college coding course
  • Minimum 1 year ED/Ancillary coding experience
  • RHIT, CCS, CCSP, CPC or equivalent certification
  • ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS training
  • Experience with Encoders, CAC, and EHRs

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