Risk Adjustment Analyst- HIM OP CDI

Jobs via Dice; Chapel Hill (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a recognized organization in health care as a Risk Adjustment Analyst in Chapel Hill, NC. You will analyze medical records for compliance under value care contracts, collaborate with healthcare providers, and help improve patient documentation. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of medical coding and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant certification (AHIMA, AAPC, CPC, etc.)
• Minimum of twelve months of OP coding experience or nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and audit medical records for payer audits.
• Assist in the creation of education materials for clinical staff.
• Perform pre-visit medical record reviews.

Skills

Strong knowledge of medical record documentation requirements

Strong clinical knowledge of clinical indicators

Strong communication skills

Effective organizational skills

Critical thinking and sound judgement

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Job Description

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Summary:

The Risk Adjustment Coordinator will be responsible for analyzing and auditing medical records retrospectively as requested by insurance companies as required by the third party payer under the value care contracts. In addition, the Risk Adjustment Coordinator will be responsible for working the EPIC WQ to reorder the Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) conditions in the top 12 for claim generation. The Risk Adjustment Coordinator will complete Pre-Visit Planning reviews daily to improve HCC capture and HCC Persistency.

Responsibilities:

Perform the payer audits as required under the Value Care contracts by performing validation of the providers and researching and responding to information requested by the payer.

Review the cases in the HCC Edit WQ to determine the HCC's that need to be reordered in the top 12 diagnoses before releasing on the claim for billing.

Assist with creation and updating education tip sheets and tools for providers and other clinical and OP CDI staff such as the HCC/RAF Pocket Guide, HCC Coding Tip Sheets by clinical conditions, and relevant information in the Clinical Documentation Handbook.

Perform pre-visit medical record reviews patient's upcoming clinic visit to identify conditions captured over the past 2 years that requires refreshing for the current calendar year. HCC conditions that impact HCC Persistency must be documented at least annually. The Risk Adjustment Coordinator creates queries/prompts to the provider according to the process defined and to facilitate appropriate clinical documentation to support the severity of illness, hierarchical condition categories, and complexity of care rendered to all patients.

Utilize the compliant query process according to guidelines, policy, and the AHIMA Standards of Practice. Communicate and collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to expedite the resolution of queries/prompts.

Utilize software systems such as the PCIC dashboard and reports, excel spreadsheets to ensure accurate data collection both pre-visit and post-visit for reporting KPI metrics and outcomes.

Demonstrate responsibility for professional growth and development by actively learning and participating in the continuing education offerings provided. Maintain competence in documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and quality measures.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required.

Successful completion of the OP CDI Proficiency Test.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Must have one of the following: - AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certification - AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification - CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CRC (Certified Risk Coder) - ACDIS (Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists) certification - RN (Registered Nurse) license - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license - Advance Practice Provider (NP or PA) license- Medical Doctor (MD) license

Professional Experience Requirements:

Minimum of twelve (12) months of OP coding experience or nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Strong knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and coding guidelines in accordance with third party payer, state and federal regulations.

Strong ambulatory care clinical knowledge of clinical indicators, disease processes, and treatment.

Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Exhibit effective organizational skills, time management, ability to be flexible, and management of multiple priorities.

Strong critical thinking and sound judgement in decision-making.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: HIM OP CDI

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.73 - $35.56 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Remote

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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