Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Coding Specialist

Highmark Health; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 37,222 - 57,652; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a skilled HCC Coding Specialist based in Olympia, WA. This role involves delivering quality coding for Medicare Advantage and ACA programs, utilizing expertise in HCC Coding guidelines. Candidates should have at least 3 years of coding experience and possess relevant certifications. Responsibilities include coding, assisting with audits, and collaborating on departmental improvements. This position supports Remote Patient Monitoring projects and includes educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in HCC coding and/or coding and billing required.
• 5 years of experience preferred in HCC coding and/or coding and billing.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Coder (CRC), or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform HCC coding for Medicare Advantage and ACA.
• Assist with Regulatory Audits by performing first coding review.
• Participate in coding educational meetings and projects.
• Engage with teams for process improvements.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Written and Oral Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

HCC Coding

Microsoft Office Suite Proficient

Education

Associate degree in medical billing/coding or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Company

Highmark Inc.

Job Summary

This job will deliver value to the Health Plan and its beneficiaries enrolled in Risk Adjusted government programs such as Medicare Advantage (MA) and Affordable Care Act (ACA), using skills including but not limited to Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Coding, medical coding, clinical terminology and anatomy/physiology, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) coding guidelines, and Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) Audits. Works closely with physicians, team members, Quality, Compliance, partners at Enterprise and leadership to identify and deliver high quality and accurate risk adjustment coding. Supports all Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) risk adjustment projects to comply with all CMS requirements by analyzing physician documentation and interpreting into ICD10 diagnoses and HCC disease categories. Supports other key objectives to drive capture of correct Risk Adjustment coding including documentation improvement, provider education, analyzing reports, and identifying process improvements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs HCC coding on projects for MA, ACA, and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Flexes between coding projects, including Retro and Prospective, with different MA, ESRD, and ACA HCC Models; works independently in various coding applications and electronic medical record systems to support departmental goals. Adheres to CMS Guidelines for Coding and Highmark’s Policy and Procedures to guide HCC coding decision making. Maintains RPM coding accuracy and productivity requirements.
• Assists with Regulatory Audits by performing first coding review and ranking of charts. Builds partnerships and works within coding teams and internal partners critical to HCC coding.
• Participates on ad-hoc projects per the direction of Leadership to address the needs of the department. Provides recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Engages in RPM Coding educational meetings and annual coding Summit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: None

Preferred: Associate degree in medical billing/coding, health insurance, healthcare or related field.

Experience

Required: 3 years HCC coding and/or coding and billing

Preferred: 5 years HCC coding and/or coding and billing

Licenses or Certifications

Required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Coder (CRC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Written and Oral Presentation Skills
• Written Communications
• Communication Skills
• HCC Coding
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficient / MS365 & Teams

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

Physical and Mental Requirements

Remote Office-based. Occasionally trains others. Occasionally travels to various work sites. No lifting beyond 50 pounds is required; may lift up to 10 pounds constantly and 10–25 pounds occasionally.

EEO Statement

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

Minimum: $27.02, Maximum: $41.85