HCC Coding Specialist Full Time

CorroHealth • TX-Remote, TX

8d • Remote

About The Position

Risk Adjustment Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at Virtix Health. The HCC Coding Team Member will review medical records to abstract ICD-10 codes, specifically those that map to HCCs, RxHCCs, and ESRD models. Coders will follow Medicare guidelines, ICD-10-CM guidelines as well as client specific requirements. This is a remote position.

Requirements

• Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level based on project requirements.
• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC or AHIMA. (Apprenticeship designations are not accepted.) Acceptable credentials would be CPC, CRC, COC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P.
• Must have at least a minimum of 1 year of HCC experience as well as 1 year on the job coding experience.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMRs, Billing systems, abstraction platforms, etc.
• Must have a phone, reliable internet connection and current coding materials such as ICD-10-CM coding references.
• Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Excel: you should be able to open and add to a spreadsheet, perform basic formulas like adding or multiplying.
• Outlook: you should be able to manage emails and schedule and attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and code patient medical records based on client specific guidelines for the project.
• Follow ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines and interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Follow Risk Adjustment Data Abstraction Rules.
• Follow client/project specific guidelines.
• Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.

What This Job Offers

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