Responsibilities
- Timely and accurately review patient charts, including home health coding and OASIS review, discharges and transfers, and hospice coding.
- Communicate directly with the client, including management and field staff, educate on trends found in the review process as it pertains to coding and OASIS guideline and conventions.
- Maintain ongoing communication with clients to ensure satisfaction, including participation in weekly/monthly client meetings.
- Stay up to date on the most recent ICD-10 coding and OASIS guidelines and conventions.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge, including required coding and OASIS certifications and continuing education credits by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage self remotely.
- Minimum of 5 years recent Home Health coding and OASIS operational and/or quality experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, compliance guidelines are required.