Good Shepherd Hospice

Coding Specialist

Location US-KS-Wichita
ID 2025-1584
Category
Coding
Position Type
Part-Time
Schedule
Monday - Friday
Remote
Yes

Overview

At Good Shepherd Hospice, The Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing documentation of services and verifying International Classification of Disease codes for Hospice Services. The Coding Specialist applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and pathology of disease processes while analyzing clinical documentation; is responsible for reviewing electronic medical records using ICD-10 codes and American Medical Association methodology to ensure that records are recorded accurately; assists with quality assurance efforts and provides educational training; and assists with any and all assignments deemed necessary by the supervisor.
  • REMOTE, Part Time position
  • Must reside in Kansas or Missouri and either have a minimum of two years of current experience in a coding role or possess relevant hospice experience as an alternative

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with physicians, nurses, management and others as necessary
  • Demonstrates understanding of clinical documentation that drives high-quality comprehensive coding and uses knowledge to effectively augment clinical providers’ training in compliant documentation practices that support accurate coding.
  • Maintains current knowledge of: a) health care reimbursement methodologies and applies this knowledge to daily practice; and b) clinical indicators that support accurate and complete coding.
  • Effectively communicates with and acts as a resource to staff to resolve documentation issues as they arise to ensure accuracy of coding. 
  • Contacts responsible practitioner if coding clarification is warranted.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of CMS and Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance payer guidelines to assure use of correct coding policies and guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

  • Training in ICD-10 Coding required.
  • CPC certification from a recognized agency required.
  • 3 - 5 years of hospice/clinical coding experience preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy required.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Can successfully pass criminal background check.Not listed on OIG Exclusion list or System for Award Management (SAM) list. 
  • Computer literate with skills in Microsoft office (Word/Excel).
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulatory requirements and standards
  • Strong written and verbal skills, along with the ability to work closely with a wide 
    range of professionals or a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Can successfully pass background checks & drug screen

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