Remote Risk Adjustment Medical Coder
Practice Resources LLC, a multi-specialty practice management company, is looking for an experienced Risk Adjustment Medical Coder. This is a fully remote position. The pay range for this position is $18.00-$30.00 per hour.
Job Description:
- Apply in-depth knowledge of coding principles to validate missing, incomplete, or incorrect CPT and diagnosis codes, abstracts, or sequences
- Code chronic disease that meets HCC and Risk Adjustment criteria
- Assign diagnosis and procedures codes according to CMS HCC and all CPT and ICD 9 and 10 guidelines.
- Validate missed coding opportunities
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Communicate with physicians about documentation and coding
- Reliability and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines on all assigned charts
- Knowledge of HIPAA recognizing a commitment to privacy, security, and confidentiality of all medical charts.
Benefits:
- AAPC/AHIMA membership fees covered
- Subscription to APPC webinars to obtain CEU’s
- Coding Books are purchased by PRL
- Access to multiple coding resources with EncoderPro
- Flex weeks are available once training is complete
- Flexible work schedule
Qualifications:
- Professional Coding Certification, such as CCS or CPC.
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder Certification (CRC) a plus or 3+ years of experience with HCC Coding
- Must have knowledge with coding Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records documentation methodologies
- Computer proficiency including MS Windows, MS Office, and the internet
- Medical knowledge and/or a willingness to learn quickly
- Exceptional communication skills
Professional coding certification (CCS or CPC) required; CRC or 3+ years HCC coding preferred; knowledge of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, EHR documentation, MS Windows, MS Office, and internet; strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- assigning diagnosis codes
- validating coding opportunities
- communicating with physicians
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, EncoderPro Flex, EHR
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 37,440 – 62,400 / year
- Languages: English
About Practice Resources LLC
A multi-specialty practice management company providing coding and revenue cycle services. — Industry: Healthcare