説明
The Quality Auditor – Home Health Coding is responsible for performing audits of home health documentation to ensure coding accuracy, OASIS alignment, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a key part in optimizing reimbursement, reducing compliance risks, and enhancing overall documentation quality. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, OASIS conventions, and Medicare regulations governing home health services.
- Conduct retrospective and concurrent coding audits of patient records, including OASIS assessments, Plan of Care, and clinical documentation.
- Evaluate accuracy of diagnosis coding and adherence to ICD-10-CM guidelines specific to home health care.
- Validate alignment between OASIS responses and clinical documentation.
- Identify documentation inconsistencies and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with clinical staff and coders to ensure accurate coding and documentation practices.
- Provide feedback, training, and educational support to clinicians and coders based on audit findings.
- Track, trend, and report audit results to management; assist in developing action plans for continuous improvement.
- Monitor compliance with CMS, Medicare, and accrediting body requirements related to coding and clinical documentation.
- Stay current with regulatory changes, coding updates, and industry best practices.
要件
- Quality Experience: Minimum 1 year
- Home Health Coding Experience: Must be Minimum of 1 year
- Total requirement: 10 (5-Day shift, 5- Night shift)
- Strong communication and comprehension skills.
- Proficiency in analysing quality metrics and making data-driven decisions.
- In-depth knowledge of HHC specific regulations and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and quality management tools.
- Hands on experience in OASIS
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Certification:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred.
- Certified Home Health Coder (e.g., HCS-D, HCS-O, or BCHH-C) preferred.
- ICD-10-CM coding certification required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in home health coding and OASIS review.
- Prior experience conducting coding or clinical documentation audits strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of Medicare home health PPS and OASIS-E.
Skills:
- Proficient in coding software and EMR systems (e.g., Homecare Homebase, WellSky).
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and education skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.