Hospice Coder

AMN Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Paid continuing education time

401(K) retirement planning

Short-term disability, life insurance

Job summary

AMN Healthcare in Overland Park, KS, seeks an experienced Hospice Coder to provide accurate ICD-10-CM coding and medical record review for hospice services. You will review clinical documentation, assign diagnosis codes, and ensure coding supports reimbursement and compliance with guidelines and client requirements.

The role spans 13 weeks initially with an 8-hour daytime shift. Remote work is not specified; on-site coding in a production environment is expected, with benefits and ongoing

Qualifications

• Previous hospice coding experience.
• Strong ICD-10-CM knowledge.
• Accurate interpretation of clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of hospice documentation and reimbursement requirements.
• Relevant coding credential required.

Responsibilities

• Review hospice records for accurate coding.
• Assign ICD-10-CM codes based on documentation.
• Review documentation to support reimbursement.
• Ensure coding aligns with guidelines and client requirements.
• Maintain accuracy and meet turnaround and quality targets.
• Use client EMR systems to complete coding.
• Escalate coding questions when needed.

Skills

Hospice coding

ICD-10-CM coding

Documentation interpretation

Reimbursement knowledge

Credentialed coder

Education

Coding credential

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Hospice Coder

StartDate: 10/26/2026 Pay Rate: $32.00 - $40.00

POSITION SUMMARY : Seeking an experienced Hospice Coder to provide accurate ICD-10-CM coding and medical record review for hospice services. The coder will review clinical documentation, assign appropriate diagnosis codes, and ensure coding supports accurate reimbursement and compliance with applicable coding guidelines and client requirements.

POSITION DUTIES

• Review hospice medical records and clinical documentation for accurate and complete coding.
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes based on supporting documentation.
• Review documentation necessary to support accurate reimbursement.
• Ensure coding is consistent with applicable coding guidelines and hospice documentation requirements.
• Maintain coding accuracy and meet established turnaround and quality expectations.
• Utilize client-provided systems and technology to complete coding assignments.
• Communicate coding questions or documentation concerns through the established escalation process.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Previous hospice coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding.
• Ability to accurately interpret clinical documentation and assign appropriate diagnosis codes.
• Knowledge of hospice documentation and reimbursement requirements.
• Relevant coding credential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coding within electronic medical record systems used in hospice.
• Demonstrated history of strong coding accuracy and quality.
• Experience working remotely in a production-based coding environment.

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT : 13 weeks initially. (Could be longer based on need)

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK : 8-hour daytime shift

SYSTEMS: Experience with electronic medical record systems used for hospice coding is preferred. Client-specific systems and access will be provided.

START DATE: ASAP

Facility Location

With its impressive array of pools, parks, golf courses, and trails, family-friendly Overland Park, KS keeps its residents busy with a healthy lifestyle: the 17-mile Indian Creek Hike and Bike trail, Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, summer concerts, farmers market, and more. Plus, Kansas City is just minutes away, offering museums, fine dining, professional sports, and an inviting nightlife.

Job Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Earned time off and paid holidays
• Paid continuing education time
• 401(K) retirement planning
• Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
• Industry experienced workforce management team
• Licensure and certification reimbursement

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.