Hospice Coder

AMN Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks 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 diagnosis codes, and ensure coding supports compliant reimbursement. Length of assignment is 13 weeks initially, with potential extension.

This 8‑hour daytime shift may be performed remotely in a production-based hospice coding environment. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ICD-10-CM coding for hospice care.
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and assign appropriate codes.
• Knowledge of hospice documentation and reimbursement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review hospice medical records for accurate and complete coding.
• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes based on supporting documentation.
• Review documentation to support accurate reimbursement.
• Ensure coding aligns with coding guidelines and hospice requirements.
• Maintain coding accuracy and meet turnaround and quality expectations.
• Utilize client-provided EMR systems and technology to complete assignments.
• Escalate coding questions or documentation concerns as needed.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Clinical documentation interpretation

Remote work experience

Education

Relevant coding credential

Job description

Hospice CoderSeeking 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