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What is the difference between Coding Hospice vs Medical Coder?

AspectCoding HospiceMedical Coder
CertificationsAHIMA or AAPC certification, specialized hospice coding trainingAHIMA or AAPC certification, general medical coding certification
Work EnvironmentHospice care facilities, home health agenciesHospitals, clinics, physician offices
Industry UsagePrimarily in hospice and palliative care settingsBroad healthcare settings including hospitals and outpatient clinics
Job FocusEnd-of-life care documentation and billingGeneral medical record coding across specialties

While both Coding Hospice and Medical Coder roles involve medical coding and require similar certifications, Coding Hospice specializes in end-of-life care documentation and billing within hospice settings. Medical Coders work across various healthcare environments, coding for multiple specialties. The key difference lies in the focus on hospice-specific procedures and regulations for Coding Hospice.

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HHH - Registered Nurse Hospice (H)

HHH - Registered Nurse Hospice (H)

Aveanna Healthcare

Greenville, AL • On-site

Part-time

Posted 28 days ago

Aveanna Healthcare rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 193 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 228 rated social care providers

Job description

Overview
Position Overview:
The Hopsice Registered Nurse is responsible for pain management, symptom control in the delivery of care to hospice patients, as established by the plan of care, the interdisciplinary team, attending physician and Hospice Medical Director.
We are growing! Part Time hours needed to support Hospice patients in Butler, Crenshaw, Lowndes and Wilcox
Position Overview:
  • Ensures the timely and adequate delivery of hospice services to the terminally ill patient and their family, operating within the plan of care as established by the hospice team and attending physician.
  • Assesses the total needs of the patient/family during regularly scheduled and after hour home visits; Documents: assessment, identified problems, nursing interventions, goals, and outcomes of interventions.
  • Coordinates total patient/family hospice care under the supervision of the Director and with the interdisciplinary team, the attending physician, and other providers; documents such coordination.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, review and revision of the clinical component of patient/family plan of care, including exchange of information, review of problems, assessing effectiveness of interventions and documenting outcomes.
  • Ensures continuity of care between patient/family, team members, ancillary providers, long term and inpatient care facilities, and the attending physician.
  • Communicates patient/family/caregiver needs, ongoing nursing assessment, interventions, goals and outcomes through the interdisciplinary process.
  • Provides and documents continuing education of the hospice concept of care to patients and their families/caregivers.
  • Supervises the delivery of patient care provided by Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses; ensuring compliance with the established plan of care and completing required documentation of supervision.
  • Facilitates the delivery of hospice services to patients residing in long term care facilities, documenting joint coordination of care with facility professional staff, and attending facility care plan meetings as appropriate.
  • Participates in on-call rotation for delivery of care after office hours, on weekends, and holidays.
  • Provides ongoing monitoring of patient appropriateness for hospice services and completes required documentation for certification and recertification.
  • Interfaces with the patient/family/caregiver, the hospice team, other health care providers in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
  • Maintains compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, Hospice and Professional Standards of Nursing Practice, and agency specific policies and procedures.
  • Supports community education of hospice for growth and development of the program.
  • Dispenses medical supplies in a cost effective manner, as dictated by the plan of care and patient needs.
  • Participates in quality improvement, utilization review, and infection control activities as requested.
  • Attends appropriate inservices, and participates in continuing education.
  • Ensures accurate and current patient chart information by timely and consistent documentation.
  • Maintains a professional, well-groomed appearance, adhering to the agency dress code.
  • Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.

Qualifications:
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama
  • Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred.
  • Acceptance and support of the hospice concept of care.
  • Excellent time management skills, excellent assessment and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills.
  • An understanding of Medicare regulations, and Joint Commission standards governing the delivery of hospice services.
  • Current, valid Alabama drivers license.
  • Proof of automobile insurance coverage.

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Aveanna Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of pediatric and adult homecare in the nation. We lead with clinical quality and compassion, delivering care in over 200 locations in 23 states. While we have a national presence, we are very much a local provider in each community we serve. Our stated mission is to revolutionize the way pediatric healthcare is delivered, one patient at a time, and we hope you will help us fulfill that mission by joining the 30,000 nurses who already call Aveanna home. Apply today.

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Atlanta, GA, US

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