Health Information Management/coding Specialist - Hospice

Halifax Health Hospice

FL, United States
Onsite
Icd-10-cm diagnosis and procedure codes
Cpt-4 code sets
Assign appropriate modifiers
The Coding Specialist I is responsible for the coding of hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT-4 code sets

Job Summary

  • The Coding Specialist I is responsible for the coding of hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT-4 code sets.
  • The coder will verify and ensure the accuracy, completeness, specificity, and appropriateness of diagnosis codes based on services rendered and assign appropriate modifiers.
  • Works within the Halifax Health Hospice Health Information Management Department with records, scanning, inquiries, death certificates, billing information.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes
  • CPT-4 code sets
  • assign appropriate modifiers
  • Hospice Local Coverage Determinations
  • National Coverage Determinations
  • handle multiple responsibilities
  • maintain confidentiality
  • HIPAA laws
  • review medical record information
  • query attending physicians
  • AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding

Nice-to-have

  • professionalism in interpersonal communication
  • self starter
  • work with minimal supervision
  • problem solving skills
  • analytical and critical thinking skills
  • superior data entry skills
  • team-oriented work ethics
  • quality improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

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

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