Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States The Cigna Group Full time
Job Summary

This role is responsible for supporting Cigna Medicare Advantage's Risk Adjustment program for assigned populations in an operational market. The role will be accountable for assigned provider groups reaching risk adjustment related annual metrics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the training and development of Senior Analysts and Lead Representatives.
  • Identify and influence adoption of resources and processes to reach risk adjustment and quality goals of assigned provider groups.
  • Complete and accurate review of multi-year diagnosis coding of assigned population.
  • Understand, develop, track, monitor, and report on key program performance metrics for coding initiatives.
  • Work closely with matrix partners to ensure provider office communications are effective and efficient.
  • Analyze data regarding trends or patterns identified in provider office diagnosis coding.
  • Implement provider office education, where necessary, and provide formal training to providers and staff regarding coding and documentation standards.
  • Develop relationships with clinical providers/staff and communicate coding and documentation guidelines.
  • Conduct provider training on health plan coding initiatives guidelines and requirements of the Risk Adjustment program.
  • Conduct chart reviews for providers and review provider performance.
  • Assist with research, analysis, and response to inquiries from all internal and external audit departments regarding compliance, coding, and inappropriate coding.
  • Provide second-level medical record review of external requests for diagnosis code retraction.
  • Attend risk adjustment and quality provider meetings for assigned provider groups to provide updates, recommendations, or education.
Requirements
  • Coding certification required through AHIMA or AAPC.
  • 5+ years of risk adjustment coding experience, 3+ national Medicare Advantage health plan experience preferred.
  • Strong public speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience effectively delivering subject matter expertise to a large audience.
  • Prior experiences teaching/training others on correct coding guidelines and have the ability to present to large groups of Physicians/Providers.
  • Extensive knowledge and adherence to ICD-10-CM/outpatient and CPT coding principles and guidelines.
  • Excellent understanding of medical terminology, disease process, anatomy, and physiology.
  • Working knowledge of CPT/Evaluation and Management guidelines.
  • Working Knowledge of CMS Risk Adjustment and HCC Coding Process.
  • Strong computer skills (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to drive within assigned areas or overnight travel for internal or external meetings.
  • Capacity to attend provider meetings day/evening/weekends as needed within assigned areas.
About The Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the healthcare system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.



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