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Home Health & Hospice Coder

TEKsystems
$23.00 - $27.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Chesapeake
Mar 24, 2026
Description Position Summary Seeking a detailoriented Coding Specialist to perform accurate ICD10CM diagnosis coding for home health and hospice encounters. This role ensures coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and complete documentation supporting OASIS submission, billing, and claims processing. The specialist will collaborate closely with clinical teams, physicians, and revenue cycle staff to promote highquality patient care and compliant reimbursement. This role works in MatrixCare (Care Matrix) and Epic (EP). Key Responsibilities Coding & Documentation * Assign and sequence accurate ICD10CM codes for home care and hospice encounters. * Review medical records and OASIS assessments to identify necessary diagnoses and data elements. * Ensure all coding and abstracted data are complete, compliant, and ready for OASIS, billing, and claims processing. Compliance & Coding Standards * Apply ICD10CM Official Guidelines, Coding Clinic updates, CMS regulations, and internal policies. * Use compliant provider queries when documentation is incomplete, unclear, or nonspecific. Collaboration & Communication * Work with physicians and clinical staff to obtain documentation necessary for accurate coding. * Communicate with home health, hospice, and revenue cycle teams regarding diagnosis coding and PDGM assignments. * Serve as a resource to support documentation quality and reimbursement accuracy. Productivity & Quality * Meet established productivity requirements. * Maintain a 96% or higher coding accuracy rate. Additional Duties * Perform additional coding, data abstraction, medical record, or revenue cycle tasks as assigned. Skills cpc, Home Health, Hospice, RN, Coder, Charge Master Top Skills Details cpc,Home Health,Hospice Additional Skills & Qualifications Education Preferred: Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC-approved coding program Experience Required: Experience performing ICD10CM diagnosis coding Preferred: Home health and/or hospice coding experience Familiarity with OASIS assessments Certifications Required: One active coding certification from AHIMA, AAPC, or AHCC, including: CPC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, HCSD, HCSH, COC, or CRC Required Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of ICD10CM coding guidelines and compliance standards Ability to review medical documentation and identify accurate diagnoses Comfortable working in EHR systems and coding software Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and productivity Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinical and revenue cycle teams Professional, reliable, and adaptable in a fastpaced healthcare environment Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Chesapeake,VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.