Coder 2

Overview

Cotiviti drives better healthcare outcomes through data analytics. Our payment accuracy, revenue integrity, risk assessment and stratification, and quality improvement solutions help organizations utilize their data so they can efficiently and cost-effectively succeed in the new era of healthcare.

We are currently looking for multiple Remote Risk Adjustment / HCC Coders (Coder 2) for full-time permanent positions.

See what it's like to work as a Coder at Cotiviti:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VgcV09cxCo

Responsibilities

• Reviews records for accurate, compliant, and complete diagnosis code abstraction for Medicare, Commercial and Medicaid risk adjustment from various chart types (physician, facility, and non-facility).
• May have special projects that will entail a coding audit.

• Codes following the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA’s Coding Clinic and well as Cotiviti and client specific coding guidelines.

• Utilizes the ‘Dispute Resolution’ process when disagreement occurs related to a coding determination.

• Stays current on coding guidelines necessary for the position by attending all Cotiviti required trainings,

  workshops, and personal research as appropriate.

• Professionally communicates finds, errors, and suggestions to Team Lead to facilitate on-going communications and efficient department operations as part of a continuous improvement process.

• Reports concerns or issues identified to the appropriate QA I (based on the first pass coder) and/or management as needed.

• Assist with mentoring new Risk Adjustment Coders under direction of training team in learning the rules,

  guidelines of coding and the application of Cotiviti policies and procedures for appeals review.

• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting. Required
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned. Required
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Required

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change. Required

Qualifications

• Must have more than 2 years of medical risk adjustment coding experience.
• Nationally certified medical coder as certified by either AAPC or AHIMA (CRC, CPC, CCS, etc.
• Maintains professional credential in good standing as required by AAPC and/or AHIMA.
• Experience in HCC record …