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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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(RN) Hospice Baylor Nurse (Birmingham, AL) ProHealth Home Health & Hospice

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Baylor Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

A Hospice  RN Baylor Nurse performs Home Health admissions performing OASIS-D1 start of care assessments and administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their home. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

2. Three (3) years of hospice nursing experience, preferred.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform OASIS Start of Care admissions assessments.

2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

4. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.

5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

6. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

7. Coordinates services.

8. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.

9. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

10. Participates in and presents in-service programs.

11. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

12. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.

13. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.

14. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

15. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.

16. Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned.

17. Gives total patient care as needed.

18. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.

19. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor

2. Workers Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

  • Ability to participate in physical activity.
  • Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
  • Heavy lifting.
  • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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