Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted OASIS Review & Coding Services for Home Health Agencies
Home Care Answers was founded in 2003 with a mission to help Medicare-certified home care agencies maximize revenue through accurate OASIS review and compliant diagnosis coding. Our strategy combines superior clinical judgment with certified expertise to ensure precision in mapping ICD-10 codes and validating OASIS responses based on clinical documentation and Medicare guidelines. With a proven track record, we have helped agencies nationwide recover millions in unclaimed Medicare revenue while reducing claim denials. Our team of registered nurses, certified in OASIS specialties, undergoes rigorous internal audits to maintain industry-leading accuracy.We deliver one-business-day turnaround for coding and audit services, providing actionable feedback to clinicians to improve documentation and outcomes. By addressing organizational and behavioral challenges in coding practices, we have achieved an 11% net revenue increase for partner agencies. Our services directly tackle Medicare revenue challenges, enhance home care compare scores, and bridge gaps in clinical training through detailed audit reports. We remain committed to ethical standards, continuous adaptation to regulatory changes, and empowering agencies to thrive in a complex healthcare landscape.
Services
OASIS Review
Diagnosis Coding
Clinical Training
Audit Reports
Revenue Optimization
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized expertise in OASIS coding and Medicare compliance
- Our certified reviewers deliver 1-business-day turnaround for coding and audits
- Proven track record of increasing client revenue by $300 per episode on average
- We provide actionable clinical feedback to improve documentation and outcomes
- Our internal audit process ensures 100% accuracy for non-certified reviewers
What people say
Impressed with reimbursements
Leading the way
Amazing resource
Knowledgeable and experienced
Wouldn't use anyone else
Services
OASIS Review
Our OASIS review service evaluates clinical documentation to ensure accurate responses and compliance with Medicare regulations. Certified reviewers identify discrepancies, provide correction recommendations, and enhance home care compare scores. This service reduces claim denials while improving patient outcomes through precise data validation.
Diagnosis Coding
Expert ICD-10 diagnosis coding maximizes Medicare reimbursement through legitimate revenue optimization strategies. Our master coders map codes accurately, provide documentation feedback, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements to prevent payment denials and support financial stability.
Clinical Training
Targeted clinical training improves OASIS documentation practices through personalized audit feedback. Reviewers with specialized credentials deliver insights that enhance coding accuracy, reduce errors, and strengthen overall compliance with Medicare standards for sustainable agency growth.
Audit Reports
Detailed audit reports analyze OASIS responses and coding accuracy, identifying patterns that impact reimbursement. These reports include actionable recommendations to address documentation gaps, improve clinical processes, and maintain compliance with Medicare's evolving requirements.
Revenue Optimization
Our revenue optimization service identifies unclaimed Medicare funds through precise coding and documentation improvements. Agencies typically see $300 per episode revenue increases by addressing accuracy gaps, reducing denials, and aligning clinical data with billing requirements.
People
Wayne Ferrin
Founder and CEO
A registered nurse with HCS-D and COS-C certifications, Wayne developed Home Care Answers' proprietary review process in 2000. His strategy eliminated claim denials for a struggling agency, increasing its revenue by $600,000 annually before formalizing the company in 2003.
Questions
What OASIS review services do you offer?
We audit patient charts and OASIS responses for Medicare compliance, providing correction recommendations and explanations to improve accuracy and reimbursement.
How do your coding services benefit agencies?
Our certified coders maximize Medicare revenue through accurate ICD-10 mapping while reducing denials through documentation improvement feedback.
What turnaround time should I expect?
We guarantee one-business-day turnaround for all coding and audit services to support timely revenue cycles.
Are your reviewers certified?
All reviewers are registered nurses with HCS-D, COS-C, or equivalent credentials and undergo daily accuracy audits.
Can I try your services risk-free?
Yes, we offer a free trial evaluating up to 10 OASIS files to demonstrate our process and benefits.
Reviews (4)
Jim Anderson
Sep 13, 2021
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We have been working with Home Care Answers for over 5 years now. They have been wonderful to work with. The results we have seen working with them, makes sure we do not leave any money on the table.
Shalee Salerno
Sep 05, 2021
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I have worked with HCA for many years and wouldn't dream of using anyone else. We utilize them for our Oasis coding and audit. They stay updated on all the new things going on. They have been an amazing resource for our Oasis questions. They are very knowledgeable and I would recommend them to everybody.
Tom Polakow
Aug 03, 2021
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Aspire has been a partner with Home Care Answers since early 2019 and they have been nothing short of amazing! Home Healthcare is ever-evolving with new regulations and changes through CMS, so it's of utmost importance that all aspects of the business are always aware and on top of pivoting their models in order to comply with these changes. Home Care Answers is always on top of new industry information and ready for any changes that come our way. Their executive team is incredibly helpful and available to our team whenever questions arise. They communicate effectively with our entire team, especially
J. P.
Aug 03, 2021
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These guys do a great job at coding and QA. they are timely and detail oriented. Great resource as well for updated regulations and potential Medicare guideline adjustments and expectations. Thank you for servicing our account so well through out all these years!
