Clinical Documentation Coder
About The Position
At VillageMD, we're looking for a Clinical Documentation Coder to help us transform the way primary care is delivered and how patients are served. As a national leader on the forefront of healthcare, we've partnered with many of today's best primary care physicians. We're equipping them with the latest digital tools. Empowering them with proven strategies and support. Inspiring them with better practices and consistent results. We're creating care that's more accessible. Effective. Efficient. With solutions that are value-based, physician-driven and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we're looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence, are ready to embrace change, and never settle for the status quo. Individuals who have the confidence to lead but the humility to never stop learning. Could this be you? The Clinical Documentation Coder will be responsible for varying levels of risk adjustment, regulatory compliance and HCC diagnoses.
Requirements
- GED or Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- Professional Coding Certification such as CPC, CCS, or CCS-P required; CRC would be a plus
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in advanced professional coding; HCC coding experience required
- Experience with providing coding education in an outpatient environment preferred (Primary Care Practice highly preferred)
- Proficient with payer policies and guidelines
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records
- Strong communication skills
- Technology-savvy (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- CRC would be a plus
- Experience with providing coding education in an outpatient environment preferred (Primary Care Practice highly preferred)
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze and code diagnostic information in patient charts; identify coding opportunities for improved coding accuracy
- Validate missed coding opportunities
- Ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines
- Audit patient charts to ensure accurate coding
Benefits
- 401k program
- bonus
- health benefits package
- paid parental leave
- pre-tax savings on commuter expenses
- generous paid time off
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- Disability
- Vision
- FSA coverages
- 401k savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
