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Risk Adjustment Coder

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingContractRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 1988H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 3 moreAll locations: California | New Jersey | New York | Massachusetts

Posted

11 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Risk Adjustment Coder

AAPC

• Code medical records to validate ICD-10-CM codes for PACE Risk Adjustment • Meet department production and quality standards • Research regulatory guidelines for supporting documentation • Prepare coding reports using excel • Prepare oral and/or written reports of work activity to Supervisor • Be responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. • Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of PACE risk adjustment coding experience
  • Extensive ICD-10-CM coding experience, with Risk Adjustment models for PACE
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to “own” project and complete charts assigned in work queue daily
  • Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
  • Ability to think critically and determine the best method for completing tasks
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, EMR systems, and internet)
  • Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
  • Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic
  • CRC certification and 3 years’ experience coding risk adjustment.

Benefits

  • Humble - Learns, adapts, and improves relentlessly. Seeks feedback without insecurity and implements coaching. Recognizes others' contributions gratefully. Approaches work and relationships with an abundance mentality. Places the needs of others above self.
  • Supportive - Empowers and uplifts others. Listens actively and responds with empathy and understanding. Prioritizes well-being and growth of team members and customers ahead of own interest. Faces challenges together, believing in collective strength and unity.
  • Driven - Self-starts and stays highly motivated to achieve ambitious goals. Shares contagious energy and enthusiasm liberally. Takes initiative without always being directed. Demonstrates confidence in decision-making and effectively balances autonomy and authority with accountability.
  • Transparent - Aligned with a culture of openness, integrity, and trustworthiness. Follows through on commitments to internal and external parties. Maintains strict accountability and values the trust placed in them by others.
  • Innovative - Entrepreneurial spirit with a scrappy mentality. Dreams big, sees opportunity, pursues full potential, and finds ways to accomplish the impossible. Rolls up sleeves and does real work. Works quickly, intelligently, and flexibly.

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