Risk Adjustment Medical Record Coder bei Bcbst

The Risk Adjustment division at BCBST is looking to add a Risk Adjustment Medical Record Coder to our team. 

Expertise in HCC coding, with a background in Medicare Advantage (MA) and Affordable Care Act (ACA), is strongly preferred. In this role, you will perform first-pass reviews of member medical records to identify and capture active conditions that map to a risk value.

This is a remote, day-shift position Monday - Friday with flexibility from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with CMS risk adjustment diagnosis coding guidelines.
• Perform comprehensive 1st pass reviews of medical records and physician assessment forms (HCC coding).
• Assist with the intake and quality assurance of medical records as necessary.
• Perform or participate in special projects as directed by management.
• ICD-10 Coding assessment is required.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience required.  Equivalent experience is defined as 2 years of professional work experience.

Experience

• 1 year - Progressive medical coding and health care experience required.

SkillsCertifications

• Professional coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC (CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA).
• Must acquire the Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) certificate from AAPC within one year, after completed training.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to perform non-routine analytical tasks.
• Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Understanding of ICD-10 coding standards required.

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