Coding Specialist

Bristol Hospice • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Join us as a CPC‑certified Coding Specialist who ensures documentation accuracy, clears coding holds, supports billing teams, and strengthens compliance across the organization. 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.

Requirements

• CPC or CPC‑A certification required (AAPC, AHIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of two (2) years of Medicare/Medicaid coding experience.
• Strong understanding of ICD‑10 and medical documentation review.
• Ability to resolve coding holds and support billing teams with rejected claims.
• Comfortable providing coding guidance or training to branch teams as needed.
• Must be flexible in scheduling to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice coding experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Track admissions to ensure all admits are coded
• Review necessary information (H&P, NIA, physician notes) on all new admits and recerts for coding
• Input primary diagnosis and comorbidity codes as documented by clinical staff
• Comply with all ICD-10 and CMS guidelines
• Obtain additional documentation as needed from branch locations
• Meet coding deadlines to support timely submission of NOE
• Follow up with coding holds to ensure timely resolution
• Update diagnosis codes when needed
• Train the branch locations regarding medical coding, as needed
• Maintain effective communication with locations including timely response to emails and/or phone calls
• Assist Medical Billing Specialists in resolving coding issues for claim submission
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees