Hospice Health Information Coder — ICD-10/PCS Expert

Halifax Health; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health Hospice seeks a Coding Specialist I to code hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, ensuring precise, compliant documentation and appropriate modifiers.

The role requires anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology knowledge, with RHIT/CCS/CCSP/CPC eligibility preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision in a busy hospice environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year college coding program including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• One year of ED/Ancillary coding or charging in an acute care setting.
• Must have or be eligible for RHIT, CCS, CCSP, CPC or equivalent certifications.
• Knowledge of Hospice Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, analyze and implement daily tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Code hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, ICD-10-PCS procedures and CPT-4 codes.
• Verify accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness of codes for services rendered.
• Query physicians for documentation and diagnostic clarification.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Coordinate with the HIM team, physicians, and ancillary departments on coding and billing needs.
• Support process and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Self-starter

Education

Two-year college coding program

RHIT/CCS/CCSP/CPC or equivalent

Tools

Encoders

CAC

EHR systems

Job description

Halifax Health Hospice seeks a Coding Specialist I to code hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, ensuring precise, compliant documentation and appropriate modifiers.

The role requires anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology knowledge, with RHIT/CCS/CCSP/CPC eligibility preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision in a busy hospice environment.