[Hiring] HCC Coding Specialist @CorroHealth

Role Description

Risk Adjustment Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth. The HCC Coding Team Member will review medical records to abstract ICD-10 codes, specifically those that map to HCCs, RxHCCs, and ESRD models. Coders will follow Medicare guidelines, ICD-10-CM guidelines as well as client specific requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and code patient medical records based on client specific guidelines for the project.
• Follow ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines and interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Follow Risk Adjustment Data Abstraction Rules.
• Follow client/project specific guidelines.
• Maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
• Maintain an ongoing productivity level based on project requirements.
• Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.
• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC or AHIMA. (Apprenticeship designations are not accepted.)
• Acceptable credentials would be CPC, CRC, COC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P.
• Must have at least a minimum of 6 months of HCC experience as well as 1 year on the job coding experience.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMRs, Billing systems, abstraction platforms, etc.
• Must have a phone, reliable internet connection and current coding materials such as ICD-10-CM coding references.
• Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described. Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment. The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required. At times, Team Members are subject to sitting for prolonged periods. Infrequently, Team Member must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. Team Member may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines.