HCC Coder I – Arizona Priority Care
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Arizona Priority Care (AZPC) is an Integrated Provider Network focused on providing whole-person care to Senior and Medicaid populations through advanced value-based models. The network includes more than 6,000 health care providers and has operated in the Arizona market for more than 12 years, based in Chandler, Arizona, and is an affiliate of Heritage Provider Network. As a leading value-based provider organization, AZPC is committed to improving the quality of care, providing excellent member and provider experiences, all while reducing cost.
Position Overview
The HCC Coder I is a highly organized, team-oriented individual who possesses the ability to quickly understand and carry out verbal and written directions. The coder will be responsible for identifying and reporting all HCC diagnoses from outpatient and inpatient charts.
Responsibilities
Review and analyze provider documentation to ensure presence of all required components of the legal medical record.
Perform a comprehensive review of outpatient and inpatient charts for documentation consistency and adequacy to identify all appropriate coding based on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) HCC categories.
Accurately follow ICD-10-CM coding and reporting guidelines according to established AZPC coding policy.
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving ability with regard to barriers in receiving and validating accurate HCC information.
Complete appropriate documentation/data entry to report all validated ICD-10 codes.
Support and participate in process and quality improvement initiatives.
Take responsibility and ownership of coding projects as assigned. Work with other team members and ensure completion with appropriate speed and expected accuracy.
Keep current on all governmental medical and legal issues specific to coding and compliance.
Attend seminars and in-services as required to remain current on coding issues.
Responsible for sharing knowledge of issues with management staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent – Required.
Current coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required, one year experience using ICD-9/ICD-10 & CPT preferred.
Completion of training in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology of diseases preferred or other healthcare related experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
\ Computer competency and modern office practices.
This role requires full-time in-office presence for the first 60 days of employment. Hybrid schedule available after initial training period.
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is: $23-$26/hr
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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