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Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist I
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Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist I
Millennium Physician Group
Role Description Under the direction of Burden of Illness department leadership, the Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist is responsible for various aspects of decision-making and coding reviews to facilitate, obtain, validate, and reconcile appropriate provider documentation for clinical conditions that accurately reflect the severity of illness and complexity of patient care. This position is responsible for risk adjustment coding and quality assurance validation for the following programs, including but not limited to: - Prospective medical record review - Concurrent outpatient claim diagnosis coding - Retrospective medical record and provider response reviews Qualifications - Experience in risk adjustment coding - Knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines - Strong analytical and decision-making skills Requirements - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Excellent communication skills - Attention to detail and accuracy Benefits - Comprehensive health insurance - Retirement savings plan - Professional development opportunities
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