Medical Coder

6 days ago

Newark, Delaware, United States eTeam Full time

Job Title: Professional Coder

Location: Newark, NJ 07105/ Hybrid

Pay Rate: $39/hr on W2

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Description:

This position is accountable for accurately reviewing, interpreting, auditing, coding and analyzing medical record documentation for diagnosis accuracy, correct documentation, and Hierarchical Coding Condition (HCC) abstraction. Review may include inpatient, outpatient treatment and/or professional medical services, according to ICD-9/ICD-10 CM coding guidelines and risk adjustment model regulations. This position supports Annual Commercial (ACA) and Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation Audits (RADV) along with the annual Risk Adjustment life cycle for the Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial lines of business.

Responsibilities:


• Can understand and translate CPT, HCPC, ICD-9/ICD-10 codes for HCC abstraction.


• Review medical records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable coding guidelines and regulations.


• Identify, compile and code member/patient data, using ICD-9/ICD 10-CM and other standard classification coding systems.


• Support the collection and distribution of documentation and coding improvement tools for designated practice units as applicable.


• Support educational activities for internal stakeholders as necessary as subject matter expert on coding review/guidelines.


• Actively participate & engage in program improvement discussions and activities.


• Maintains department productivity and accuracy standards.

Qualifications:


• Requires current Registered Health Information Technologies (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder designation from the American Academy of Professional Coders or a Certified Coding Specialist , P from the American Health Information Management (AHIMA)


• Requires 2 - 5 years of Medical Coding experience


• Requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in Health Insurance/quality chart audits and/or Utilization Review


• Bachelor's degree preferred

Knowledge

Requires proficiency in the CPT-4, HCPC, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding

Requires knowledge of medical terminology of medical procedures, abbreviations and terms

Requires knowledge of the health care delivery system

Skills and Abilities

  • Requires the ability to utilize a personal computer and applicable software (

e.g. proficiency in Word and Excel)

  • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work well within a team

  • Must demonstrate professional and ethical business practices, adherence to company standards and a commitment to personal and professional development

  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and problem solving skills

  • Proven ability to ask probing questions and obtain thorough and relevant information

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