Job Details
POSITION SUMMARY :Seeking an experienced Hospice Coder to support WellSky's stateside coding operations. The role focuses on accurate ICD-10-CM coding, medical record review, documentation consistency, reimbursement, and compliance with applicable coding guidelines and account-specific 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.
- Follow the coding instructions, workflows, policies, and procedures established for the assigned WellSky client account.
- Maintain coding accuracy and meet established productivity, turnaround, and quality expectations.
- Communicate coding questions or documentation concerns through the established escalation process.
- Participate in performance monitoring, quality review, and education as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous hospice coding experience.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding.
- Ability to interpret clinical documentation and assign appropriate diagnosis codes.
- Knowledge of hospice documentation and reimbursement requirements.
- Relevant coding credential required.
- Current CEUs for credentialing or licensure, as applicable.
- Basic knowledge of Windows-based computer software.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
- Must meet standard remote credentialing requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with electronic medical record systems used in hospice coding.
- Demonstrated history of strong coding accuracy and quality.
- Experience working remotely in a production-based coding environment.
- Experience following client or account-specific coding instructions and workflows.
LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT : 13 weeks initially, with the potential to extend based on need.
SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK: Normal full-time schedule, 40 hours per week. WellSky operates on Central Time.
SYSTEMS: Experience with electronic medical record systems used for hospice coding is preferred but not required. WellSky will provide access to its client-specific systems.
TECHNOLOGY / EQUIPMENT: AMN will provide the laptop and required equipment. WellSky will provide system access and applicable technology training.
START DATE: ASAP
Benefits
Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary-but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:
- 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 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.