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Remote Hcc Risk Adjustment Coder Jobs in New Jersey

Altegra Health

Remote Certified Coder

Atlantic City, NJ · Remote

$22.50 - $31/hr

Altegra Health specializes in: 1. CMS HCC Risk Adjustment 2. HEDIS 3. Medical Record Reviews ... Remote Certified Coders review medical records and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ...

Altegra Health

Remote Certified Coder

Atlantic City, NJ · On-site +1

$22.50 - $31/hr

Altegra Health specializes in: 1. CMS HCC Risk Adjustment 2. HEDIS 3. Medical Record Reviews ... Remote Certified Coders review medical records and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ...

Stanford Health Care

... risk adjustment methodologies. * Reviewing medical records to ensure accurate HCC coding and identify opportunities for recapture and suspect diagnoses. * Evaluating medical records to verify that ...

Astrana Health, Inc.

$160K - $170K/yr

... risk adjustment, quality analytics (HEDIS) utilization management, finance, and claims. * Experience working with healthcare datasets and measures such as HCC, HEDIS, and clinical analytics.

Ennoble Care

Actuary

Marlton, NJ · Remote

$150/hr

Ennoble Care offers a variety of programs including, remote patient monitoring, behavioral health ... Thorough understanding of and hands-on experience with Medicare risk adjustment and CMS-HCC models

RightWay ABA

Medical Billing Specialist ABA

Clifton, NJ · Remote

$21 - $28/hr

Medical Billing Specialist (Remote) Pay: $21-$28 per hour (DOE) About RightWay ABA RightWay ABA is ... Experience working with denial and adjustment codes and clearinghouse workflows. * Excellent ...

PF Concepts

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Paterson, NJ · Remote

$40 - $44/hr

Remote Job Summary: The Inpatient Coding Auditor is responsible for auditing inpatient coding and ... audit risk. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Review entire medical record to ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote HCC Risk Adjustment Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote HCC Risk Adjustment Coder, you need a solid understanding of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, risk adjustment models, and extensive experience in medical record review, typically supported by a relevant coding certification such as CPC or CRC. Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems, coding software, and risk adjustment platforms is essential. Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help coders excel in remote settings and ensure coding accuracy. These skills and qualifications are vital for optimizing risk scores, ensuring compliance, and supporting accurate reimbursement in healthcare organizations.

What is a Remote HCC Risk Adjustment Coder?

A Remote HCC Risk Adjustment Coder is a medical coding professional who works from home or another remote location, reviewing patient medical records to assign Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) codes. These codes are used by healthcare organizations to accurately reflect the severity of patient illnesses for risk adjustment and reimbursement purposes, especially in Medicare Advantage programs. The coder analyzes clinical documentation to ensure that diagnoses are coded correctly and in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Their work is essential for ensuring healthcare providers receive appropriate compensation and for maintaining accurate patient risk profiles.

What are some common challenges faced by remote HCC Risk Adjustment Coders and how can they be managed?

Remote HCC Risk Adjustment Coders often encounter challenges such as interpreting incomplete or ambiguous medical documentation, staying updated with evolving coding guidelines, and managing communication across dispersed teams. To address these challenges, it's important to proactively seek clarification from providers, participate in ongoing training, and utilize collaboration tools to stay connected with peers and supervisors. Establishing a structured daily workflow and leveraging available resources can also help maintain coding accuracy and productivity in a remote setting.
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Remote Certified Coder

Remote Certified Coder

Altegra Health

Atlantic City, NJ • Remote

$22.50 - $31/hr

Other

Posted 16 hours ago

Job description

Company Description

Altegra Health is a total solutions partner for healthcare data auditing and analytics. Altegra provides end-to-end solutions to help improve payment integrity data, to support accreditation programs, and to meet regulatory requirements. Altegra's nationwide network of registered nurses and certified coders professionally acquire, audit, and analyze healthcare data for healthcare organizations. Altegra Health specializes in:

1. CMS HCC Risk Adjustment

2. HEDIS

3. Medical Record Reviews (Accreditation)

4. And more


Job Description

These are a remote/home based temporary positions forecast to run through the end of 2015 and Coders will be paid by the chart. Remote Certified Coders review medical records and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and Altegra Health Flagged Event. Codes must meet Altegra Health QA standards (following both Official Coding Guidelines and Risk Adjustment Guidelines).


Responsibilities:  

Abstract pertinent information from patient medical records. Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM codes, creating HCC and/or RxHCC group assignments as applicable.

Assign Altegra Health Flagged Event codes when documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or otherwise unclear for medical coding purposes.

Remain current on medical coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

Check chart assignments every day and report accurately all hours worked on a weekly basis.

Report work-related concerns to assigned Coder Advocate and if not adequately addressed to Sr. Manager of Clinical Operations. 

Comply with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.

Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations.

Participate in testing and training as required by the Company.

Qualifications:  

Active nursing license (RN or LPN) and/or certified coder certification through AHIMA or AAPC required

At least one years' experience as a medical coder/abstractor.

Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines (with knowledge and demonstrated understanding of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements is preferred);

Ability to code using an ICD-9-CM code book (without using an encoder);

Strong clinical skills related to chronic illness diagnosis, treatment and management;

Reliability and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines (24-hour turnaround time on all assigned charts);

Personal discipline to work remotely without direct supervision;

Exemplary attention to detail and completeness-all medical coders must maintain minimum QA passing requirements based on HCC scoring model(HCCx < or equal to 5 and HCCm < or equal to 5);

Computer proficiency (including MS Windows, MS Office, and the Internet);

Must have high-speed Internet access, a home computer with a current Windows operating system, MS Internet Explorer (version 6.0.2 or better), and Adobe 6.0 or better;

Strong organization skills; interpersonal and customer service skills; written and oral communication skills; and analytical skills;

Knowledge of HIPAA, recognizing a commitment to privacy, security and confidentiality of all medical chart documentation.


Qualifications

1 year certified remote coding experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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