Job Description
Peak Performers has partnered with a Managed Care Organization to assist in their search for a Risk Adjustment Coder. In this contract position, you will be responsible for abstracting and analyzing inpatient and/or outpatient medical records using the most current International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) for CMS risk adjustment purposes.
Major duties
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Codes, abstracts and analyzes inpatient and/or outpatient medical records using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9). Always coding to the highest level of specificity.
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Follows the Official ICD-9 guidelines for Coding and Reporting and has a complete understanding of these guidelines.
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Follows CMS risk adjustment guidelines and has a complete understanding of these guidelines.
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Understands the impact of ICD-9 codes on the CMS HCC risk adjustment model.
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Ability to meet productivity and accuracy standards
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Ability to defend coding decisions to both internal and external audits.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
What are we looking for
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High School diploma or GED required
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Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
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2+ years of experience in professional coding experience either in a hospital or physician setting
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Certified Professional Medical Auditor & Certified Risk Adjustment Coder required, as well as national sourcing
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A license in one of the following is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
About this position
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Rate: $23.58/hour
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Days / Hours: Monday-Friday/8:30am - 5:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Contract length: ~6 months
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Location: Must reside in the State of Pennsylvania
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Remote
The Peak Performers difference
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Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
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Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
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Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
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We pay weekly through direct deposit
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In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements
All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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Major duties
*
Codes, abstracts and analyzes inpatient and/or outpatient medical records using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9). Always coding to the highest level of specificity.
*
Follows the Official ICD-9 guidelines for Coding and Reporting and has a complete understanding of these guidelines.
*
Follows CMS risk adjustment guidelines and has a complete understanding of these guidelines.
*
Understands the impact of ICD-9 codes on the CMS HCC risk adjustment model.
*
Ability to meet productivity and accuracy standards
*
Ability to defend coding decisions to both internal and external audits.
*
Performs other duties as assigned.
What are we looking for
*
High School diploma or GED required
*
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
*
2+ years of experience in professional coding experience either in a hospital or physician setting
*
Certified Professional Medical Auditor & Certified Risk Adjustment Coder required, as well as national sourcing
*
A license in one of the following is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
About this position
*
Rate: $23.58/hour
*
Days / Hours: Monday-Friday/8:30am - 5:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm
*
Contract length: ~6 months
*
Location: Must reside in the State of Pennsylvania
*
Remote
The Peak Performers difference
*
Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
*
Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
*
Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
*
We pay weekly through direct deposit
*
In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements
All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
AJ28704353
#LI-Remote
#prvlp