Job Summary

A nonprofit healthcare company is filling a position for a Remote Risk Adjustment Coder Specialist in the New Orleans Area.

Individual must be able to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Act as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors
• Ensure the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing the medical documentation
• Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes within established coding guidelines, rules and regulations

Skills and Requirements Include:

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
• 6 months of HCC/MRA experience
• 1 year of coding experience
• Familiarity and understanding of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements
• Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and coding principles
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard