Home Health Coder

• Review documentation and provide coding and sequencing as it relates to the patient s medical condition and the reason for home health using current ICD-10 CM coding and guidelines
• Prospectively reviews all OASIS assessments and 485 s to ensure appropriateness, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations and organization policy
• Observes and reports unusual patterns in data collection and/or lack of adequate documentation for code assignments
• Perform physician query as needed to clarify documentation in the health record and achieve accurate code assignments
• Consults with appropriate clinical staff to clarify and data integrity and works to ensure appropriate corrections are made per organization policy
• Maintains daily productivity and turnaround times as outlined in department s performance improvement plan
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Home Health Regional Director of Quality Assurance

• Certification in Home Health Coding (BSHHC or HCS-D) highly preferred
• Certification in OASIS (COS-C or HCS-O) highly preferred
• Working knowledge of CMS Condition of Participation in Home Health
• Working knowledge of federal and state home health licensure regulations
• At least one year of experience working in a home health setting
• Sound computer skills and adaptive to home health documentation software
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, compliance and reimbursement guidelines are required
• Detail oriented with critical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Must be self-motivated, responsive and committed to communicating with management
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in work volume and work schedules
• Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening, conflict resolution and team building
• Strong people skills and supervisory capacity will prove tremendously helpful for success

Proficient knowledge of OASIS

• Attractive Salary package
• Good opportunity to grow your career and become a certified coder
• Other Benefits