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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. CODER/WORKFLOW COORDINATOR SUMMARY Complete data entry for records to comply with Federal and State regulations. Performs medical records workflow coordination to include: Order tracking, timely oasis transcription, coding and accurate patient data. Lines of authority and reporting responsibilities: Report to the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager, Administrator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Accurately codes all patient records according to the OASIS diagnosis and ICD-10 coding guidelines. Enters patient Admission / Plan of Care / clinical findings into system, checking for errors and correction medical terminology. Process patient status change on computer (i.e. discharge, not take up, resumption of care, recertification). Reprint documents and return to the proper person for review. Completes data entry for records in a timely manner to comply with Federal and. State regulations as well as policies and procedures for our Agency. Works closely with Patient Care Manager to ensure proper compliance with State and Federal guidelines and the accuracy of patient information and to expedite paper flow. Is knowledgeable in departments procedures and how they relate to other departments i.e., clinical and finance. Prints 485's and returns to Patient Care Managers for corrections. Reviews the timeliness of the return of 485's back from nursing staff. Data input of all therapists not on device orders to be on 485. Final proofing of work for errors. Return same to appropriate persons for corrections. Responsible for print final draft of 485's with reference numbers, return to Patient Care Managers for signature so that they may be mailed to physicians for signature. Attends visits for therapists and other staff as needed. Keeps required logs as needed. Ensure HIPAA guidelines and procedures are maintained. Back up to transmit OASIS data. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Medical terminology and home health care coding knowledge. Coding certification preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and. memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one Home Health Agency Job Descriptions I-72