HCC Coder

Seeking HCC Coders for a remote Coding Project.

MUST HAVE HUMANA EXPERIENCE

$21-$23 hr

Responsibilities

• Ability to review medical records for accurate, compliant, and complete diagnosis code abstraction for Medicare, Commercial and Medicaid risk adjustment from various chart types (physician, facility, and non-facility).
• May have special projects that will entail a full coding review.
• Ability to code following the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA's Coding Clinic and well as Cotiviti and client specific coding guidelines.
• Intermediate skills and knowledge of computers with the ability to use the designated coding platform for coding processes with focus on both production and accuracy.
• Ability to regularly and consistently achieve over 95% quality accuracy.
• Appropriately communicate with management regarding workload, production expectations and deliverables.
• Utilizes the 'Dispute Resolution' process when disagreement occurs related to a coding determination.
• Stays current on coding guidelines necessary for the position by attending all Cotiviti required trainings, workshops, and personal research as appropriate.
• Professionally communicates finds, errors, and suggestions to Team Lead to facilitate on-going communications and efficient department operations as part of a continuous improvement process.
• Quick learner with positive attitude.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.

• 1-2 years' experience in medical risk adjustment / HCC coding.
• Experience in HCC record abstraction and coding requirements.

• Demonstrated high level of quality accuracy and productivity in clinical coding work.
• Adherence to official coding guidelines (including coding clinics, CMS, client specific guidelines and other regulatory compliance guidelines and mandates).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to understand and explain complex information.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.
• Skills in organization and time management.
• Comfortable with computers and technology.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, flexible and open to new ideas.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must participate in all required training.
• Must abide by all HIPAA and associated patient confidentiality requirements.
• This is a home-based position and requires individuals to work within the continental US, have a place to work that is free from distractions and have a high-speed internet connection.
• This role is aligned to certain productivity and quality requirements.
• Required hours for training: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM ET
• Required working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8-hour days; daytime schedule based on your time zone. This role is not intended to work nights, weekends or part-time.

• Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to understand and explain complex information.
• Ability to regularly and consistently achieve over 95% quality accuracy.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with management regarding workload, production expectations and deliverables.
• Quick learner with positive attitude.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, flexible and open to new ideas.