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Day (Vereinigte Staaten) Health Information Management/Coding Specialist - Hospice The Coding Specialist I is responsible for the coding of hospice accounts using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT-4 code sets. The coder will verify and ensure the accuracy, completeness, specificity, and appropriateness of diagnosis codes based on services rendered and assign appropriate modifiers. • Minimum 2 year college coding course including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM and PCS • Minimum 1 year ED/Ancillary coding or charging in an acute care setting. • Must have or be eligible for RHIT, CCS, CCSP, CPC or equivalent certifications • Knowledge of Hospice Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations • Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with physicians, colleagues, and ancillary departments required • The ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, and implement daily tasks, must be a self starter and be able to work with minimal supervision • The ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks in stressful situations • Problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills • The ability to maintain confidentiality, knowledge of HIPAA laws • ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS trained • Experience with Encoders, CAC, EHRs and general computer skills. • W ork within the Halifax Health Hospice Health Information Management Department with records, scanning, inquiries, death certificates, billing information. • P rovide appropriate copies of consents, billing information, compliance forms, admission, death lists, and census to the appropriate team members on a daily basis. • Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, superior data entry skills and team-oriented work ethics • Review medical record information and documentation for appropriate code assignment including principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions and procedures. • Query attending physicians for documentation and diagnostic clarification • Support and participate in process and quality improvement initiatives • Abide by the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and adhere to official coding guidelines Works under supervision of HIM Coordinator/Manager Daily contact with interdisciplinary care team members, physician’s offices, health care facilities and community agencies.  Occasional contact with patients and families. WORK CONDITIONS: General office environment, exposed to electrical/mechanical power equipment.  Traveling required from main office sites to other office site for coverage/meetings.  Light physical efforts (lift/carry up to 20 lbs.), continuously sedentary work, standing/walking, lifting supplies/equipment, manual dexterity and mobility, reaching, stopping, bending, kneeling, crouching.