HCC Risk Adjustment Coder — Remote After 30 Days

Optima Medical Ltd; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership mentoring

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Optima Medical is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist in Arizona. The role begins onsite for 30 days at our Scottsdale office and transitions to a fully remote position afterward.

Candidates must reside in Arizona and have at least 1 year of risk adjustment coding experience and a CPC or CRC certification through AAPC or AHIMA. Responsibilities include ICD-10-CM coding for HCC risk adjustment, identifying documentation improvements, and staying current with CMS guidelines while meeting

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of coding experience in Risk Adjustment; 2 years preferred.
• Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CRC); CPC-A or CCA not accepted.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must live in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Perform code abstraction of medical records, diagnostic imaging, etc. to ensure ICD-10-CM codes 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

Skills

Risk adjustment coding

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAPC/AHIMA certification (CPC/CRC)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Optima Medical is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist in Arizona. The role begins onsite for 30 days at our Scottsdale office and transitions to a fully remote position afterward.

Candidates must reside in Arizona and have at least 1 year of risk adjustment coding experience and a CPC or CRC certification through AAPC or AHIMA. Responsibilities include ICD-10-CM coding for HCC risk adjustment, identifying documentation improvements, and staying current with CMS guidelines while meeting