Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist

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Risk adjustment coding specialist supporting population health at Saint Alphonsus Health System. Conducting coding education, medical record audits, and quality measure improvement remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and/or compile educational materials
  • Conduct coding and documentation education with providers, clinic care teams, and coding/billing staff
  • Conduct medical record audits for risk adjustment and core quality measures
  • Assist with performance improvement initiatives
  • Review medical records to ensure risk adjustments
  • Ensure quality measures

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or some college coursework preferred
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a medical practice setting with involvement in clinic administration, operations, billing, coding, or medical records OR two (2) years of experience in a centralized billing department supporting primary care and/or specialty providers
  • AAPC or AHIMA coding credential required within one (1) year of hire
  • Ability to accurately review and interpret ICD-9/10 coding documentation
  • Experience working with payer data, risk adjustment processes, and quality reporting preferred
  • Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) credential preferred
  • Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred
  • One (1) year of experience performing chart audits in a medical environment preferred

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Full benefits package
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Career development opportunities
  • Opportunities for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Equal opportunity employment