Medical Coder

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Coder to join our team, reporting directly to the Billing Manager. In this role, you will conduct precise and compliant coding activities aligned with company policies, ensuring accurate hospice diagnosis coding and supporting our branches with exceptional service.

• Review diagnosis lists to identify actual or potential coding errors.
• Recognize and accurately code diagnoses documented within medical records beyond standard diagnosis lists.
• Provide expert guidance to branches for correcting coding errors using standardized coding guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with other coders to achieve team goals.
• Adhere strictly to company policies, Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic advisories, and hospice billing regulations.
• Maintain the highest professionalism and discretion in all actions.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills via telephone and email with branches and company leadership.
• Manage time efficiently, prioritize assignments, and meet daily productivity goals monitored through scorecards and quality assurance metrics.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation enhancements.

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and coding conventions.
• Proficient in locating and validating diagnosis codes using coding manuals or electronic ICD-10 databases.
• Ability to educate and train team members on proper coding guidelines.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Home Care Home Base software is a plus.

• Preferred:
  Minimum of four years recent full-time ICD-10-CM coding experience in home health or hospice settings.
• Considered:
  Candidates with two or fewer years of recent full-time ICD-10-CM coding experience in home health or hospice.

Candidates must hold at least one active credential from the following:

• HCS‑H
• HCS‑D
• BCHH‑C
• AAPC

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug‑free workplace

ReqID:
Category:
Corporate
Position Type:
Full-Time
Company:
Gentiva Hospice