North East Medical Services

MEDICAL CODER - CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION (REMOTE- LAS VEGAS)


Pay$42.63 - $48.57 / hour
LocationLas Vegas/Nevada
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 52560
      Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $48.57 per hour
      - Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
      - Company contribution to 401(k) retirement plan
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Supportive and collaborative work environment
      - Chance to make a positive impact on risk adjustment and quality care

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Perform coding quality audits of medical records to ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM codes
      - Review provider documentation to identify clinical documentation gaps and deliver educational sessions
      - Utilize medical coding software to analyze and evaluate clinic documentation associated with diagnosis codes
      - Provide ongoing feedback to physicians regarding coding guidelines and support improvement in HCC coding and RAF scoring
      - Assist in developing workflow and training materials for clinical documentation and risk adjustment activities

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - AAPC or AHIMA coding credentials (e.g., CRC, CPC, CCS) are required
      - Minimum three years of medical coding experience, with Medicare HCC risk coding experience strongly preferred
      - Experience in CMS risk adjustment audits is strongly preferred
      - Knowledge of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
      - Strong communication, interpersonal, prioritizing, and organizational skills

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Understanding of HCC models v24 and v28
      - Familiarity with claims and encounter data processes
      - Fluency in languages other than English is an asset

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