Virtix Health

HCC Coding Specialist – Part Time

Virtix Health

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Review medical records to abstract ICD-10 codes, specifically those that map to HCCs, RxHCCs, and ESRD models.
  • Follow Medicare guidelines, ICD-10-CM guidelines as well as client specific requirements.

Requirements

  • Must have a minimum of 6 months of recent retrospective HCC coding experience PLUS 1 years of additional coding experience.
  • A valid AAPC or AHIMA coding credential required. Acceptable credentials would be CPC, CRC, COC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P. Apprenticeship designations are not accepted.
  • Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
  • Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level based on project requirements.
  • Review, analyze, and code patient medical records based on client specific guidelines.
  • Follow ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines and interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
  • Follow Risk Adjustment Data Abstraction Rules.
  • Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.
  • Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMRs, Billing systems, abstraction platforms, etc.
  • Must have a phone and reliable internet connection.
  • Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook. Excel: you should be able to open and add to a spreadsheet, perform basic formulas like adding or multiplying. Outlook: you should be able to manage emails and schedule and attend meetings.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
  • Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
Benefits
  • Equipment provided
  • Encoder software with access to AHA Coding Clinic
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10 codingHCC codingRxHCC codingESRD codingcoding guidelines interpretationmedical record reviewdata abstractionquality score maintenanceproductivity level maintenancebasic Excel formulas
Soft Skills
effective communicationprofessional communicationdecision makingdeadline managementindependenceanalytical skillscoordinationobservation
Certifications
AAPC coding credentialAHIMA coding credentialCPCCRCCOCRHITCCSCCS-P