Risk Adjustment Coding Analyst Senior

HealthPartners • Bloomington, MN

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About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring a Risk Adjustment Coding Analyst Senior. This position is responsible for diagnosis coding review and vendor coding quality assurance; working to ensure that plan performance and plan revenue is based on an accurate representation of our population’s care needs and risks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or Associate’s degree in a related field
• One of the following credentials required: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) credential
• Minimum of five years experience with diagnosis coding review as a certified coder
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the revenue cycle process, claims processing, retrospective chart review process, compliance and federal/state regulations, CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding
• Identify issues and formulate solutions relating to retrospective chart review process improvement initiatives
• Understand and communicate clinical documentation requirements for correct coding and to ensure integrity of the medical record
• Skill and experience in effectively collaborating with team members & others using oral, written and interpersonal communications
• PC skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Organize and prioritize multiple assignments
• Ability to deal with change and ambiguity
• Able to work, both, as a team member or independently

Nice To Haves

• Four year college degree
• Experience working with Epic

Responsibilities

• Performs retrospective chart review for diagnosis coding accuracy.
• Identifies, analyzes, and reports coding error trends to inform risk adjustment analytics and deliver provider education.
• Reviews vendor coding and provide recurring feedback and education to vendor team.
• Participates in internal and CMS-mandated risk adjustment data validation review.
• Identifies, documents, and messages process improvements, clinical documentation improvements and/or other educational opportunities.
• Develops and performs training and educational seminars to physicians and advanced practice providers on risk adjustment topics.
• Increases collaborative efforts between HealthPartners Health Plan and HealthPartners Medical Group as it relates to optimization of diagnosis coding.
• Analyzes and organizes complex information for effective reporting to leadership.
• Conducts daily work consistent with HealthPartners core values and comply with all federal and state regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
• Increases organizational efficiency in daily operations.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree