Performance Improvement Tech/Coder

Job SummaryAssign ICD-9-CM CPT4 diagnostic and procedural codes for diagnosis to records of hospice patients.Provides review and analysis as part of the hospice quality improvement programs, including various collection of data and infection prevention.Job RequirementsMinimum EducationGraduate of Accredited School of Nursing (LVN)Minimum Work Experience1 year coding5 years of nursing/experienceRequired Licenses/Certifications Current state license as an LVNCertified coding specialist must have any of the following certifications:CPCCOCCICCOC-PCPC-ACCSRequired Skills, Knowledge, And AbilitiesCompile and analyze reportsEstablish filing systemsInput data into computer programs Maintain logs Research information Use computerized spreadsheets to conduct analysis