$25 - 28 hour
The Medical Coding Specialist receives and reviews patient assessments for assigned care centers and verifies the completeness and accuracy of diagnosis coding. They also identify needs for additional documentation and communicate any delays in processing assessments.
Candidates must have HCS-D or BCHH-C ICD-10 certification, with one year of home health ICD-10 coding experience preferred. The position requires attention to detail and effective communication skills.
Overview Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Medical Coding Specialist? 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 $ 25.00 - $ 28.00 /Hourly must have: HCS-D or BCHH-C ICD-10 certification. What's in it for you 401(k) with a company match. Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. *To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications must have: HCS-D or BCHH-C ICD-10 certification. Preferred One year home health ICD-10 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.
This job posting was last updated on 10/8/2025