Risk Adjustment Medical Coder

Practice Resources, LLC

Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Syracuse, New York
Contract type: Full time
Remote
Practice Resources LLC, a multi-specialty practice management company, experiencing dynamic growth, is looking for an experienced Risk Adjustment Medical Coder. This is a fully remote position. The pay range for this position is $18.00-$30.00 per hour.

Job Description

  • Apply in-depth knowledge of coding principles to validate missing, incomplete, or incorrect CPT and diagnosis codes, abstracts, or sequences
  • Code chronic disease that meets HCC and Risk Adjustment criteria
  • Assign diagnosis and procedures codes according to CMS HCC and all CPT and ICD 9 and 10 guidelines.
  • Validate missed coding opportunities
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Communicate with physicians about documentation and coding
  • Reliability and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines on all assigned charts
  • Knowledge of HIPAA recognizing a commitment to privacy, security, and confidentiality of all medical charts.

Benefits

  • AAPC/AHIMA membership fees covered
  • Subscription to APPC webinars to obtain CEU’s
  • Coding Books are purchased by PRL
  • Access to multiple coding resources with EncoderPro
  • Flex weeks are available once training is complete
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Great opportunity for growth in the company

Qualifications

  • Professional Coding Certification, such as CCS or CPC.
  • Certified Risk Adjustment Coder Certification (CRC) a plus or 3+ years of experience with HCC Coding
  • Must have knowledge with coding Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
  • Familiarity with Electronic Health Records documentation methodologies
  • Computer proficiency including MS Windows, MS Office, and the internet
  • Medical knowledge and/or a willingness to learn quickly
  • Exceptional communication skills
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