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Position: QA Nurse / Coder (RN)

Role Overview

As a QA Nurse / Coder, you will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of Home Health documentation—particularly OASIS assessments, the Home Health Plan of Care (485), and face-to-face encounter notes—while properly sequencing diagnoses according to federal/state standards and agency policy.

Core Responsibilities

+ Review OASIS forms and Plans of Care for appropriateness, completeness, and compliance.

+ Assign and sequence ICD‑10 codes in line with current home health coding guidelines.

+ Ensure consistency and compliance of face-to-face encounter documentation with OASIS and care plans.

+ Conduct additional clinical record audits and OASIS reviews as assigned.

+ Stay current on Medicare reimbursement policies, home health regulations, and compliance requirements.

+ Maintain relevant certifications (HCS‑D, HCS‑O or COS‑C).

+ Participate in quality assurance and performance-improvement efforts.

+ Coordinate with physicians, facilities, and clinical staff to clarify or obtain necessary documentation.

Qualifications

+ Minimum age: 21 years.

+ Active RN license in Missouri or Kansas.

+ At least two years of RN experience, including one year in home health.

+ OASIS certification required (HCS‑O or COS‑C).

+ Home Care coding certification (HCS‑D) required.

+ Demonstrated attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills.

+ Thorough knowledge of ICD‑10 coding and home health compliance standards.

Why Apply?

+ Excellent benefits package.

+ Strong opportunities for career growth and advancement.

+ Supportive team culture that values quality, collaboration, and continuous learning.

If you’re an experienced RN with a coding and compliance background in home health and a commitment to high-quality care, we encourage you to apply. Join us and support accurate, compliant, patient‑centered documentation and coding in home health services.