Clinical Data Coder - Home Health

Job description

Summary :

• Home Health Coder is responsible for coding using ICD-10 all diagnoses and applicable procedures of outpatient service visits. The position is also responsible for reviewing OASIS, Plan of Care and abstracting visit data for billing and data collection purposes.

Job Description :

Accurately assign ICD-10-CM codes to diagnoses from the care plans and documentation submitted by the client.

Prospectively reviews OASIS assessments and Plan of Care to ensure appropriateness, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations and organization policy.

Probe clients’ clinicians when code assignments are unclear or when documentation is inadequate or ambiguous.

Act as a subject matter expert regarding Coding and OASIS questions by clients and key stakeholders

Review and identify errors and report them to supervisor or department manager for follow-up.

Identifies trends in clinical documentation and / or potential problems and works with quality team to develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement.

Maintains daily productivity and turnaround times.

Assists with initial orientation and education / training of staff.

Reads and reviews coding guidelines, Medicare updates, professional journals, etc. to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of coding and reimbursement principles.

Requirements / Qualification :

Graduates / Post-Graduates in Life Science (MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Zoology, Microbiology, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS

Exceptional knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and Medical Terminologies.

BCHH-C certification is mandatory.

Proficient Computing and Logical Reasoning skills.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Who should not apply?

Freshers kindly do not apply (This position is only for experienced Home Health Coders).

If you don't have more than 2 years of experience in Home Health Coding, Please do not apply.

Salary / Compensation :

This is purely based on your experience and your performance in the Interview.

Job Type : Full-time

Schedule :

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Experience :

Home Health Coding : minimum 2 years (Required)