We are seeking an experienced Home Health Medical Coder to support diagnostic coding in a fully remote, non-clinical capacity. This role focuses on accurate ICD-10-CM code assignment using established home health coding guidelines and internal workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review patient documentation to abstract diagnoses for ICD-10-CM coding in accordance with defined home health coding instructions
- Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes following established internal standards and sequencing guidance
- Apply HCS-D knowledge to ensure accurate code selection and appropriate escalation when documentation is unclear
- Flag documentation discrepancies, missing information, or coding questions for clinical or QA review
- Meet established productivity and accuracy standards
- Communicate coding questions through defined escalation pathways
- Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10-CM guidelines relevant to assigned duties
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of medical coding experience, with demonstrated experience in home health coding
- Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines applicable to home health services
- Ability to work independently within defined workflows and under clinical review processes
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
- Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision
- HCS-D certification required
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working with home health EHR systems such as Homecare Homebase (HCHB), WellSky, KanTime, MatrixCare / Brightree, Epic (Dorothy)
- Experience collaborating with clinical or QA teams in a support capacity
Location
Florida, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$56,000 - $62,000
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago