Coder - Risk Adjustment / HCC (Seasonal)

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 for full-time seasonal positions.

**Details** This role is seasonal, estimated to last 6 months, starting at the end of May 2024 through January 2025...ongoing seasonal employment will be based on performance. Available hours will be based on the volume of work but we hope to have up to 40 hours available each week. Hours can be flexible except for the first week of employment, there will be some required hours. Experience in HCC/Risk Adjustment coding is required along with an active coding certification through the AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CRC, CCS, etc.). 

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

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