What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Hospice Coder position at Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey?
Overview
The VNA Healthgroup-Moving Healthcare Forward
We are currently looking for a RN Hospice Coder to to ensure accurate coding of hospice diagnoses for all VNAHG hospice admissions.
*This position is onsite in Toms River*
Responsibilities
- Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
- Performs assessment of documentation to ensure positive outcomes for patients and agency
- Ensures adherence to hospice coding and ICD-10 coding guidelines, collaborates with hospice physicians, clinical managers, nurses, and Director of Hospice and Education and Performance Improvement to ensure that claim diagnoses are appropriate for hospice admission documentation
- Reviews admission documentation for patient diagnoses and ensures that hospice chart reflects accurate patient status
- Provides analysis of documentation and implements changes with staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Assists with triaging phone calls on a daily basis when applicable
- Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers regarding client’s needs
- Provides education and serves as a resource for field staff
- Monitors quality and appropriateness of services provided to ensure patient satisfaction
- Covers for the office for Clinical Manager as directed by the CNO / Director of Hospice Education and Performance Improvement
- Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
Qualifications
- RN, BSN Preferred
- 5 years hospice experience, 2 years chart review/coding experience in nursing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Management or education experience preferred
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of reimbursement and HIS requirements
- Valid driver’s license
EEOC
VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
