Coding Specialist

Are you looking for a dynamic and detail-driven Coding Specialist to join your team? At Bristol Hospice, our Coding Specialists are the backbone of accurate documentation and timely billing. With expertise in ICD-10, CMS guidelines, and a sharp eye for compliance, they ensure every diagnosis is coded with precision - supporting both patient care and operational excellence.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity: We are honest and professional.
• Trust: We count on each other.
• Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

An Average Day:
(Includes, but not limited to)

• Review admission and recertification documentation to assign accurate ICD-10 codes
• Ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and coding best practices
• Collaborate with branch staff and medical billing teams to resolve coding holds and rejected claims
• Support timely submission of the Notice of Election (NOE)
• Train and support team members in proper medical coding protocols
• Maintain open communication across departments and respond promptly to inquiries
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of Medicare/Medicaid coding experience (hospice preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Coding certification from AAPC, AHIMA, or equivalent strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of ICD-10 and CMS coding guidelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess medical documentation and identify appropriate codes
• Comfortable using laptops, EMR systems, and general office equipment

We Got the Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.