Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a medical coding generalist? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

$20.00-$23.00/hr

Enjoy Great Perks And Benefits

A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
Paid time off.
Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
401(k) with a company match.
Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.?

Responsibilities

Receives and reviews patient assessments for assigned care centers.
Reviews diagnosis coding patient status items compared to other related patient documentation to verify completeness and accuracy on non-OASIS required assessments.
Reviews specified OASIS patient status items for specified payors compared to other related patient documentation to verify completeness and accuracy.
Identifies needs for additional supportive documentation/information and communicates needs to care center leadership and supervisor.
Communicates any delays in processing assessments to supervisor and care center.
Complies with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the Amedisys compliance program.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current CPC, CCS or AHIMA coding certification.
Six months of coding experience.
Coding (HCS-D/BCHH-C ICD-10) certification must be obtained within four months of hire date.

Preferred

One year of coding experience.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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