Home Health Coder

Our Washington DC client provides a range of expert services to the healthcare sector increasing the overall profitability of their client base. They are seeking a certified Home Health Coder.

This is an in office position, but there is working schedule flexibility.

Qualifications:
• 2+ years’ experience in coding/OASIS review experience with a home health agency
• Mandatory – ICD-10 Home Health Certification (HCS-D or BCHH-C)
• Mandatory – OASIS Certification (COS-C or HCS-O) and OASIS-E trained
• Coding and OASIS experience along with knowledge of RCD/PCR/VBP process strongly preferred
• Proficiency in multiple EMR systems
• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM codes to diagnoses from the care plans, and documentation submitted by the client
• Perform OASIS review in accordance with guidelines
• Follow up with clients to obtain missing or incomplete information
• Working knowledge of SHP and PPS Analytics to ensure all OASIS checks are done and the OASIS submission goes without any errors
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding Coding and OASIS questions by clients and key stakeholders
• Keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
• Review and identify errors and report them to a supervisor or department manager for follow-up
• Probe clients’ clinicians when code assignments are unclear or documentation is inadequate, or ambiguous.
• Excellent customer relationship management
• Adept with PC skills including use of Microsoft applications.

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience, Benefits