Hospice Performance Improvement & Coding Specialist

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health is seeking a qualified candidate to assign ICD-9-CM CPT4 codes for hospice patients. This role involves reviewing and analyzing data as part of quality improvement initiatives in hospice care.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in nursing (LVN), 1 year of coding experience, and 5 years in nursing. Current state licensure and relevant coding certifications are also required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of coding experience required.
• 5 years of nursing or related experience required.
• Current state license as an LVN required.
• Certified coding specialist must have any relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-9-CM CPT4 diagnostic codes to hospice patients.
• Provide review and analysis for hospice quality improvement programs.

Skills

Compile and analyze reports

Establish filing systems

Input data into computer programs

Maintain logs

Research information

Use computerized spreadsheets to conduct analysis

Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (LVN)

Job description

Hendrick Health is seeking a qualified candidate to assign ICD-9-CM CPT4 codes for hospice patients. This role involves reviewing and analyzing data as part of quality improvement initiatives in hospice care.

Candidates must have a graduate degree in nursing (LVN), 1 year of coding experience, and 5 years in nursing. Current state licensure and relevant coding certifications are also required.