Remote Risk Adjustment Coder - ICD-10 Specialist

Liberty Healthcare Management; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced Risk Adjustment Coder to abstract medical records for ICD-10-CM coding with high accuracy.

Responsibilities include identifying chart level impairments, developing chart review processes, and advising leadership on process improvements. Must stay current with ICD-10-CM codes and CMS requirements; remote work available.

Qualifications

• 1 year of production coding experience in Risk Adjustment coding.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current core coding credential through AHIMA or AAPC (No CCA or Apprentice status).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform code abstraction of medical records 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.
• Develop process for chart review.
• Assist coding leadership and clinical team 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.
• Consistently maintain a minimum 95% accuracy on coding quality audits.
• Meet minimum productivity requirements.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Handle other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced Risk Adjustment Coder to abstract medical records for ICD-10-CM coding with high accuracy.

Responsibilities include identifying chart level impairments, developing chart review processes, and advising leadership on process improvements. Must stay current with ICD-10-CM codes and CMS requirements; remote work available.