Remote Risk-Adjustment Medical Coder (CPC/RHIT)

University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA); Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401k + Company Match

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Coder to focus on risk adjustment for the clinically integrated network associated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center and University Physicians’ Association. The position requires normal business hours Monday-Friday and is remote with occasional on-site meetings; candidate must be located in the Knoxville, TN region.

You will perform detailed documentation reviews, assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers for

Qualifications

• Current CPC or RHIT certification required.
• CRC required within 6-months of hire.
• Preferred at least two years of professional medical coding experience in ambulatory care.
• Preferred experience and knowledge of HCC coding.
• Must be a team player with effective written and verbal communication.
• Must be initiative-taking, highly organized, and have excellent time management.
• Must possess good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates integrity by adhering to high standards of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Performs coding services while meeting daily production and quality goals.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards.
• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers for professional services.
• Collaborate with providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures.
• Use CMS and HHS risk adjustment mapping tools to identify HCC opportunities.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and comply with policies.

Skills

CPC certification

RHIT

HCC coding experience

Ambulatory care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Team player

Problem solving

Education

CPC or RHIT certification

CRC within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University Health Network is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Coder to focus on risk adjustment for the clinically integrated network associated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center and University Physicians’ Association. The position requires normal business hours Monday-Friday and is remote with occasional on-site meetings; candidate must be located in the Knoxville, TN region.

You will perform detailed documentation reviews, assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers for