Cypress Healthcare Partners
CA, USA
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARYThe Certified Risk Adjustment Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting provider services into ICD-10 codes from medical documentation.This role adheres to the coding ethics of organizations such as the American Academy of Procedural Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and the National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS), as well as payer guidelines.The coder conducts concurrent, prospective, and retrospective reviews of medical record documentation to ensure the accurate and complete capture of the clinical picture, severity of illness, and complexity of patients.Additional duties include provider communication and education to support the closure of both risk adjustment and quality care gaps, as well as providing ongoing feedback to physicians regarding coding guidelines and requirements.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPerform coding quality audits of medical records to ensure ICD-10 codes are...