Medical Coder Aleca Home Health FT - Remote
About the position Medical Coder-Aleca Home Health As our company expands, we are actively seeking seasoned Medical Coders. If you're prepared to elevate your career and reap the rewards of an unparalleled compensation package, we extend a warm invitation for you to join us on our journey of growth here at Aleca Home Health! Why Choose Aleca Home Health? Comprehensive Benefits: Access to comprehensive benefit coverage plans to ensure your health and well-being are prioritized. Generous PTO: Enjoy ample paid time off to recharge and pursue personal endeavors, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your professional development with our tuition reimbursement program, empowering you to advance your skills and knowledge. IT Equipment: Equip yourself with the necessary tools for success with state-of-the-art IT equipment provided by Aleca Home Health. Collaborative, Supportive Team: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to our core values, including prioritizing people, delivering exceptional customer experiences, embracing optimism, and executing best practices. Inclusive, Diverse Work Environment: Experience a workplace where every employee's unique contributions are celebrated and valued, fostering an environment of inclusivity and diversity. About Aleca Home Health: Aleca Home Health is a rapidly growing Home Health agency serving patients across the Oregon area. We pride ourselves on being a Medicare & CHAP certified Home Health agency committed to providing "Care with Compassion" to our community. Our comprehensive services include nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social work, and home health aides, all delivered in the comfort of our patients' residences. Role Summary: The Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing documentation and selecting the appropriate diagnoses and ICD-10 coding based on CMS and coding guidelines. Consults with clinicians to confirm accuracy of coding, as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Review physician orders, H&P’s, and Progress Notes for accuracy and compliance components. Fix and update medical orders for those errors within scope of practice. Additional errors returned to Clinical and Quality staff with recommendations for correction for OASIS accuracy and coding.
- Provide technical guidance to visiting staff and clinical management in creating medical orders and maneuvering through the electronic records system.
- Responsible to meet Agency, State and Federal deadlines for obtaining physician signature on medical orders.
- Follow up and insure the return of delinquent F2F Orders. Identify problems related to such orders processing, including insurance and regulatory requirements and follow up to insure timely processing.
- Triage Medical Order phone calls and email requests. Perform Medical Order functions including: filing, computer input, printing, and mail processing.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services/Administrator.
Requirements
- ICD10 Coding training/experience required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Home Care.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and experience navigating clinical information system networks required.
- Background in working with Medicare regulations in Home Care.
- Proficient word processing, keyboarding, and data entry computer skills required.
Nice-to-haves
- One (1) year medical data processing experience preferred.
- Minimum of an Associate Degree preferred.
- Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO and paid holidays, with 401(k) with match.
- On Demand Pay – work a shift get paid the same day!
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible Schedule
- Tuition Assistance
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