Medical Coding Quality Assurance Specialist (CPC)

Company Description

Privia Health™ is a technology-driven, national physician enablement company that collaborates with medical groups, health plans, and health systems to optimize physician practices, improve patient experiences, and reward doctors for delivering high-value care in both in-person and virtual settings. The Privia Platform is led by top industry talent and exceptional physician leadership, and consists of scalable operations and end-to-end, cloud-based technology that reduces unnecessary healthcare costs, achieves better outcomes, and improves the health of patients and the well-being of providers.

Job Description

The Coder+ Quality Assurance Specialist will be accountable for executing the quality assurance program related to CODER+ services provided by Privia Health. The QA Specialist will serve as an integral member of the CODER+ program team, responsible for partnering with vendor partners and internal coders to ensure high quality coding is being performed and that proper feedback is being given. This position will spend the majority of the time reviewing coders, educating coders, and working on various projects that involve coding and education. The ideal candidate will draw on existing expertise in primary care and specialty medical coding, billing and compliance with government and commercial payers and act as a coding resource within the team. The Quality Assurance Specialist will perform Evaluation and Management coding, procedure, ICD-10 and HCPC quality reviews as well as other projects related to physician coding. The ideal candidate demonstrates a thorough understanding of complex coding and reimbursement as they relate to physician practices and clinic settings.

Job Requirements:

• Apply appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding
• Perform quality assessments of records, including verification of medical record documentation (electronic and handwritten)
• Perform quality assessments of coders completed work to validate standards are met
• Research and answer coding and coding workflow related questions for providers and clinic staff
• Meet with providers and clinic staff as needed
• Educate coders and other staff on appropriate coding guidelines
• Assist in development and ongoing maintenance of processes and procedures for each assigned client
• Collaborate with internal Privia+ and Privia teams
• Collaborate with vendor partners
• Follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies
• Assist in the Privia+ day-to-day coding/educational needs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of provider medical coding experience across medical and surgical specialties
• 3+ years experience in coding audit or quality review work
• AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification …