Medical Coder

Astrana Health•Alhambra, CA

2d•$22 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Astrana Health is currently seeking a highly motivated Medical Coder. This role will report to our Director - Revenue Cycle and enable us to continue to scale in the healthcare industry. Our Values: Patients First Empowering the Independent Provider Be Innovative Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence Team of One

Requirements

Have a current coding certification (CPC, CRC, CCS) through AAPC and/or AHIMA
Minimum of 2-3 years coding experience

Nice To Haves

Have risk adjustment experience
Additional experience with specific knowledge of HCC preferred

Responsibilities

Extract diagnosis codes (specifically HCC codes) and CPT codes from hospital records.
Reviews medical records to determine if specific disease conditions were correctly reported based on documentation.
Follow the coding guidelines
Ensures project activities are in compliance with applicable coding guidelines, government and federal regulations.
Regularly and consistently meet quality and productivity standards established by management
Maintain ongoing communication with management regarding coding workload, turnaround time expectations and deliverables.
Additional duties as necessary to meet the obligations to our providers
Maintains at least 95% accuracy in all coding projects by researching literature and attending professional seminars, workshops and conference as required by AAPC and/or AHIMA to maintain professional certification(s).

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