Lead Home Health & Hospice QA/Coding Specialist

Dependable Health Services • Tucson, AZ

2d • Remote

About The Position

Lead Home Health & Hospice QA/Coding Specialist Dependable Health Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Quality Assurance / Clinical Operations Location: Remote About Dependable Health Dependable Health is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality home health and hospice services that support patients and families where they are most comfortable—at home. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement. As we continue to grow, we are seeking experienced leaders who share our mission and commitment to excellence. Position Summary We are seeking a Lead Home Health & Hospice QA/Coding Specialist to provide expertise and leadership within our clinical quality team. This full-time role is responsible for overseeing documentation quality, ICD-10 coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness across home health and hospice services. The Lead QA/Coding Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert, mentor clinical staff, identify trends, and drive process improvements to ensure documentation accurately reflects patient conditions, services provided, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of home health and hospice regulations, OASIS, ICD-10 coding, and quality assurance best practices, along with the ability to lead initiatives and support clinicians effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in home health and/or hospice QA, coding, or clinical documentation review
• Strong expertise in ICD-10 coding and home health/hospice regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience reviewing OASIS assessments and applying quality standards
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Proven ability to communicate findings clearly and collaborate with clinical teams
• Proficiency with EMR systems (e.g., WellSky, HCHB, KanTime, or similar platforms)

Nice To Haves

• Coding certification (HCS-D, HCS-O, ICD-10, or equivalent)
• Experience serving in a lead, senior, or mentorship role
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and audit of home health and hospice documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Perform and oversee ICD-10 coding in alignment with CMS, Medicare, and industry standards
• Review and audit OASIS assessments, providing guidance and feedback to improve accuracy and data integrity
• Identify documentation and coding trends, risks, and gaps; recommend and implement corrective actions
• Serve as a resource and mentor to clinicians regarding documentation, coding, and quality standards
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to support compliance initiatives and quality improvement efforts
• Assist with preparation for internal audits, external surveys, and regulatory reviews
• Develop and support staff education related to documentation best practices, coding accuracy, and compliance
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Medicare, CMS, and state-specific home health and hospice regulations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance clinical documentation quality and outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive full-time compensation
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, quality-focused culture
• A mission-driven organization committed to compassion, compliance, and clinical excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed