Hospice Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coder (Full Time)

Overview

• Department: Hospice

• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

• Facility: Rainbow Hospice

• Location: 1550 Bishop Ct, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Responsibilities

The Biller/Coder reviews and analyzes outpatient medical record documentation to determine diagnoses and procedures that account and support the treatment and services performed. Utilizing the International Classifications of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and HCPCS Level II the Coder translates the documented diagnostic and procedural information into coded data in accordance with regulatory agencies and facility specific guidelines. The Coder enters the coded data and other abstracted data from the medical record into Practice Management system, facilitating the facility department’s charge audit responsibility and coding procedures. Also completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

1. Experience in coding with ICD-9 and CPT in a healthcare or academic setting required.

2. One (1) year experience coding and abstracting in an acute care setting preferred.

3. Use of an encoder software product for code verification; CCI edits, bundling, LMRP.

4. Basic computer experience required.

5. Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm preferred.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Current reenrollment or successful completion of college level courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and coding ICD and CPT required.

3. Successful completion or current enrollment in a program for certification as a Certified Professional Coder (C.P.C.).

4. Certification or licensure as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Home Care and Hospice offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.90 to $24.48. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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