What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health & Hospice QA/Coding Specialist (PRN) position at DEPENDABLE HEALTH SERVICES?
Home Health & Hospice QA/Coding Specialist (PRN)
Dependable Health
Location: Remote
Department: Quality Assurance
Active coding certification (HCS-D, HCS-O, or equivalent ICD-10 certification)
OASIS certification (e.g., COS-C or equivalent)
About Dependable Health
Dependable Health is committed to delivering high-quality home health and hospice services with a focus on clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care. Our team works collaboratively to ensure patients receive exceptional care in the comfort of their homes.
Position Summary
Dependable Health is seeking an experienced QA/Coding Specialist to support clinical quality and compliance initiatives on a PRN basis. This role is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation, ensuring accurate coding, auditing OASIS assessments, and maintaining compliance with Medicare, CMS, and state regulations.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in home health and/or hospice documentation, coding accuracy, and quality assurance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review home health and/or hospice documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
- Perform and validate ICD-10 coding in accordance with current guidelines
- Audit OASIS assessments for accuracy and alignment with patient conditions
- Identify documentation gaps and collaborate with clinicians to resolve discrepancies
- Monitor trends in documentation and coding issues and recommend process improvements
- Support preparation for internal and external audits, surveys, and compliance reviews
- Provide education and guidance to clinical staff on documentation and coding standards
- Ensure adherence to Medicare, CMS, and state-specific regulations
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience in home health and/or hospice QA, coding, or clinical documentation review
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10 coding and home health/hospice regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated experience with OASIS review and quality standards
- Proficiency with EMR systems (e.g., WellSky, HCHB, KanTime, or similar)
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Certifications (Required):
- Active coding certification (HCS-D, HCS-O, or equivalent ICD-10 certification)
- OASIS certification (e.g., COS-C or equivalent)