Job Description

Our direct end-client a large healthcare insurance provider is seeking to hire Medical Coder for a 6+ months contract role to work 100% remote | W2 only.

Candidates applying must work remote from any of the following states: PA, NY, NJ, DE, or MD

Job Description:

Summary:

This position is accountable for accurately reviewing, interpreting, auditing, coding and analyzing medical record documentation for diagnosis accuracy, correct documentation, and Hierarchical Coding Condition (HCC) abstraction.

Review may include inpatient, outpatient treatment and/or professional medical services, according to ICD-9/ICD-10 CM coding guidelines and risk adjustment model regulations. This position supports Annual Commercial (ACA) and Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation Audits (RADV) along with the annual Risk Adjustment life cycle for the Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial lines of business.

Responsibilities:

Can understand and translate CPT, HCPC, ICD-9/ICD-10 codes for HCC abstraction.

Review medical records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable coding guidelines and regulations.

Identify, compile and code member/patient data, using ICD-9/ICD 10-CM and other standard classification coding systems.

Support the collection and distribution of documentation and coding improvement tools for designated practice units as applicable.

Support educational activities for internal stakeholders as necessary as subject matter expert on coding review/guidelines.

Actively participate & engage in program improvement discussions and activities.

Maintains department productivity and accuracy standards.

Qualifications:

• Requires current Registered Health Information Technologies (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder designation from the American Academy of Professional Coders or a Certified Coding Specialist , P from the American Health Information Management (AHIMA)



• Requires 2 - 5 years of Medical Coding experience



• Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in Health Insurance/quality chart audits and/or Utilization Review



• Bachelor's degree preferred

Knowledge:

• Requires proficiency in the CPT-4, HCPC, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding



• Requires knowledge of medical terminology of medical procedures, abbreviations and termsRequires knowledge of the health care delivery system

Candidates applying must work remote from any of the following states: PA, NY, NJ, DE, or MD

Please apply with your interest. You may also reach out to me directly at abaranwal@alphambe.com

Thank you,

Ashu

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