Job Title: Home Health Coder
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Position Type: Full-time (On-site)
Salary: Market Competitive (Negotiable based on experience and expectations)
Hiring Status: Urgent
About Safe Hands Home Health Care & Hospice
For over 16 years, Safe Hands Home Health Care & Hospice has been a trusted leader in providing compassionate, high-quality in-home health care services across Michigan. Guided by physician-driven programs and a mission to reduce hospitalizations through “hospital-at-home” care, Safe Hands has achieved one of the lowest hospitalization rates in Michigan and nationally.
We are now seeking a Home Health Coder to join our dedicated compliance and quality team at our Farmington Hills office. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who understands home health documentation, coding standards, and regulatory compliance.
About the Role
The Home Health Coder plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of patient records. This position is responsible for reviewing OASIS assessments, physician orders, and clinical documentation to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with federal and payer guidelines.
This role requires precision, compliance awareness, and a solid understanding of home health billing and documentation practices.
Responsibilities
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Review and analyze OASIS documentation, visit notes, and plans of care to assign accurate ICD-10 codes.
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Ensure coding meets CMS, payer, and agency requirements for medical necessity and reimbursement.
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Collaborate with clinicians, QA, and intake teams to clarify or verify clinical information.
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Monitor regulatory changes affecting home health coding and documentation requirements.
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Participate in internal audits and quality reviews to maintain compliance and accuracy.
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Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and agency policies.
