West River Health Services
Hettinger, ND, USA
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Conducts necessary audits of medical record to verify that providers have appropriately documented chronic medical conditions, then code these in ICD-10 to capture HCCs and improve the organization’s Medicare Risk Adjustments score. Evaluate medical record documentation (outpatient/inpatient) from a clinical standpoint for evidence of the possibility of additional medical conditions that may not have been documented in the past. This process involves a very strong understanding of medical coding and excellent communication skills. Excellence in Practice: Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records, assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM codes, creating HCC assignments as applicable. Check chart assignments every day and report accurately all hours worked on a weekly basis. Remain current on medical coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Queries when documentation in record is inadequate,...