Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Perform pre-lock abstraction and review of home health medical records to assign and sequence diagnosis codes
- Review OASIS assessments to identify alerts, omissions, and inconsistencies, and ensure corrections as per policy
- Apply Home Health coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and official coding rules accurately
- Assign, sequence, and enter diagnosis codes with a minimum accuracy benchmark of 95% within defined turnaround times
- Meet assigned daily productivity and quality targets
- Support home health agency staff by clarifying coding guidelines, policies, and documentation requirements
- Identify and report coding errors, compliance risks, or documentation gaps in accordance with established procedures
- Maintain accurate electronic records, coding logs, and supporting documentation as per retention policies
- Communicate requests for additional or clarified clinical information to appropriate stakeholders
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- 2–6 years of experience in Home Health medical coding
- Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
- Hands-on experience with OASIS, home health documentation, and U.S. healthcare workflows
- Familiarity with denial prevention, regulatory compliance, and CMS guidelines
- Certification such as CPC, CCS, BCHH-C, or equivalent preferred (or willingness to obtain certification within a defined timeframe)
- Undergraduate degree or higher, or equivalent relevant experience
Skills
- Strong attention to detail with analytical and independent working capability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements
Additional information
- Client-specific coding and system training will be provided
- Role requires high documentation accuracy and strict compliance adherence
- Opportunity to work on complex U.S. home health coding and OASIS scenarios
Highlights

Type
Full-Time

Location
Work From Home (India)

Department
Home Health Coding

Working Day
Monday To Friday

Shift
Day Shift
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