Government Programs Risk Adjustment Coder

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1938H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Pennsylvania

Posted

16 days ago

Salary

$63.4K - $119.4K / year

High School3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Perform comprehensive review and oversight of medical records for Risk Adjustment compliance keeping with CMS and departmental guidelines with a 95%+ accuracy rate • Offer suggestions and assistance for improvement in departmental processes & other duties as assigned • Collaborates with a variety of internal and external clients, including health care executives, physicians, provider office personnel, and payer representatives from various health plans to streamline and optimize accurate diagnosis code capture • Maintains responsibility for conducting clinical chart and patient billing audits for the purpose of Identifying and validating reported diagnoses for Medicare/Medicare Advantage and ACO health plan members • Reviews medical records and billing history to determine if specific disease conditions were correctly billed and documented • Adheres to all official coding rules and CMS guidelines for risk adjustment, and ensures accuracy, Completeness, specificity and appropriateness of diagnosis information • Assists with the completion of HEDIS chart reviews and facilitates the accurate and timely reporting of quality • Maintains established work production standards • Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development • Participates in professional healthcare and community associations to keep abreast of current healthcare trends

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Coding education including understanding of proper guidelines and usage of ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS
  • RHIT - Registered Health Information Technologist or CPC-P - Certified Professional Coder (Physician) or CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist (Physician), and CRC-Certified Risk Adjustment Coding Credential required
  • Nursing licensure is considered a bonus
  • Prior HCC/HHS experience with Medicare Risk Adjustment with three (3) years’ experience in medical coding
  • Familiarity with the CMS Medicare risk algorithm (CMS HCC) and the ACA risk algorithms (HHS HCC)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or comparable software required

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Retirement Plan
  • Generous time off including Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Volunteer time off
  • Incentive Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities

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