HCC Coding Specialist (Remote)

OpenKrill; United States; À distance; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Growth opportunities

Leadership mentoring

Fun workplace environment

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

Optima Medical in Arizona seeks a Medical Coding Specialist to perform ICD-10-CM code abstraction for HCC risk adjustment, ensuring accuracy and documentation support. This role starts onsite for 30 days at our Scottsdale office, then transitions to a fully remote position.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in risk adjustment coding, a CPC/CRC certification, and the ability to maintain precision in a fast-paced environment while residing in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of coding experience in Risk Adjustment (2 years preferred).
• Must have a coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CRC).
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must reside in Arizona.

Responsabilités

• Perform code abstraction of medical records and imaging to ensure ICD-10-CM codes for HCC risk adjustment are accurately assigned and supported by documentation.
• Identify diagnosis and chart level impairments and documentation improvement opportunities for provider education.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance coding goals and outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10-CM codes, CMS requirements, and state/federal regulations.
• Meet minimum productivity requirements as outlined by the project terms.
• Handle other related duties as required or assigned.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

AAPC/AHIMA certification (CPC/CRC)

Outils

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

About Optima Medical:

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona and Nevada by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation's top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and dedicated professionals aboard. We are currently seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to join our team!

This role will transition to a fully remote position after your first 30 days. To be eligible, you'll need to complete your initial 30 days onsite at our Scottsdale office and remain in good standing. Must reside in Arizona!

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform code abstraction of medical records, diagnostic imaging, etc. to ensure ICD-10-CM codes to identify diagnoses relevant for HCC risk adjustment are accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentation
• Identify diagnosis and chart level impairments and documentation improvement opportunities for provider education.
• Assist by making recommendations for process improvements to further enhance coding goals and outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10-CM codes, CMS documentation requirements, and state and federal regulations.
• Meet minimum productivity requirements as outlined by the project terms.
• Handle other related duties as required or assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of coding experience in Risk Adjustment. (2 years preferred)
• Must have a coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CRC, etc.), NO CPC-A or CCA
• Ability to consistently maintain a high level of accuracy working in a fast-paced production environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High level of competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Works independently under regular supervision.
• Must live in Arizona.

Why Join Our Team?

• Substantial growth opportunities
• Leadership and mentoring.
• Fun work environment (lunches, events, holiday parties)
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k, paid holidays)
• Supportive and positive work culture