Risk Adjustment Coder
Centene Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $23 - $40 per hour
About the role
- Codes, abstracts and analyzes inpatient and/or outpatient medical records using the most current International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) for CMS risk adjustment purposes.
- Always coding to the highest level of specificity.
- Follows the Official ICD-10 guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
- Follows CMS risk adjustment guidelines.
- Understands the impact of ICD-10 codes on the CMS HCC risk adjustment model.
- Ability to meet productivity and accuracy standards.
- Ability to defend coding decisions to both internal and external audits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
- A High School or GED
- A Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in professional coding experience either in a hospital or physician setting
- Other Healthcare industry experience (preferred)
- A license in one of the following is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Benefits
- competitive pay
- health insurance
- 401K and stock purchase plans
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off plus holidays
- flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10 codingmedical record analysiscoding specificityCMS risk adjustmentcoding guidelinesHCC risk adjustment modelproductivity standardsaccuracy standardsdefending coding decisions
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)