[Hiring] Per Diem Coding & OASIS @BerryDunn

Role Description

BerryDunn is seeking a Per Diem Coding & OASIS Reviewer to join our Healthcare group. This position is responsible for accurate review of clinical documentation, assigning of ICD-10 codes based on coding guidelines, and review of OASIS assessment items for correct responses. Ongoing education and consulting with the client are essential to the success of this review process. This is a remote position requiring the Reviewer to work independently.

Our Home Health and Hospice Practice Area consists of over fifty professionals providing services to Home Health and Hospice providers throughout the country. In addition to coding and OASIS consulting services, our Home Health and Hospice team services include compliance services, interim management, and operational and revenue cycle consulting services.

Travel Expectations: There are no travel expectations for this position.

You Will:

• Timely and accurate review of patient records at OASIS timepoints: SOC, ROC, Recert, Transfer & Discharge. Hospice coding & HOPE assessments experience is a plus.
• Communicate directly with internal & agency clinical staff as needed via EMR notes, MS Teams or email.
• Participate in BerryDunn monthly internal or external agency meetings as needed.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge, including required coding and OASIS certifications and continuing education credits by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Dedicate a minimum average of 20 hours per week or 80 hours per month work availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage self remotely.
• Minimum of 5 years recent coding, OASIS and plan of care review experience.
• Knowledge of clinical coding, documentation review, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, compliance & regulatory guidelines are required.
• Experience with Epic Hyperspace strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Certification in Home Health Coding required.
• Certification in Oasis required.
• Clinical licensure is a plus.

Compensation Details

The hourly rate for this role is $32.00-$37.00 per hour. This rate range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final rate may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly rate for the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

Benefits

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.