Proficient in assigning accurate ICD-10 diagnosis codes
Audits accuracy of abstracted diagnostic codes from identified medical record cohorts
Performs claims matching and auditing, identifying missing or inaccurate data within RA claims
Leads, trains, or mentors junior team members
Collaborates and coordinates with stakeholders to facilitate coding and risk adjustment education
Contributes expertise to creation and maintenance of Coding Guidelines and Best Practices
Participates in RADV execution for designated markets
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelors or equivalent work experience preferred
5+ years’ experience in medical record coding
certification in good standing from either the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), in one or more of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CCS-P), Certified Coding Specialist for Hospitals (CCS-H), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)
Willing to achieve CRC certification within 12 months of hire, if not previously certified
Experience with Risk Adjustment coding and HCCs
Competency with MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, or other comparable software
Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and have excellent organization skills
Ability to work independently, managing time to meet deadlines, timelines, productivity, and accuracy standards for program success
Benefits
medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs