Performance Improvement Tech/Coder

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

Job Summary

Assign ICD-9-CM CPT4 diagnostic and procedural codes for diagnosis to records of hospice patients. Provides review and analysis as part of the hospice quality improvement programs, including various collection of data and infection prevention.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (LVN)

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year coding
• 5 years of nursing/experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current state license as an LVN
• Certified coding specialist must have any of the following certifications:
  • CPC
  • COC
  • CIC
  • COC-P
  • CPC-A
  • CCS

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Compile and analyze reports
• Establish filing systems
• Input data into computer programs
• Maintain logs
• Research information
• Use computerized spreadsheets to conduct analysis