Senior Risk Adjustment Medical Coder – CRC Remote

HealthPartners is hiring a Risk Adjustment Coding Analyst Senior. This position is responsible for diagnosis coding review and vendor coding quality assurance; working to ensure that plan performance and plan revenue is based on an accurate representation of our population’s care needs and risks. ACCOUNTABILITIES : Performs retrospective chart review for diagnosis coding accuracy.

Identifies, analyzes, and reports coding error trends to inform risk adjustment analytics and deliver provider education. Reviews vendor coding and provide recurring feedback and education to vendor team. Participates in internal and CMS-mandated risk adjustment data validation review.

Identifies, documents, and messages process improvements, clinical documentation improvements and/or other educational opportunities. Develops and performs training and educational seminars to physicians and advanced practice providers on risk adjustment topics. Increases collaborative efforts between HealthPartners Health Plan and HealthPartners Medical Group as it relates to optimization of diagnosis coding.

Analyzes and organizes complex information for effective reporting to leadership. Conducts daily work consistent with HealthPartners core values and comply with all federal and state regulations. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.

Increases organizational efficiency in daily operations. Responsible for other duties as assigned. REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED or Associate’s degree in a related field One of the following credentials required: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) credential Minimum of five years experience with diagnosis coding review as a certified coder Demonstrated working knowledge of the revenue cycle process, claims processing, retrospective chart review process, compliance and federal/state regulations, CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding Identify issues and formulate solutions relating to retrospective chart review process improvement initiatives Understand and communicate clinical documentation requirements for correct coding and to ensure integrity of the medical record Skill and experience in effectively collaborating with team members & others using oral, written and interpersonal communications PC skills in Microsoft Word and Excel Organize and prioritize multiple assignments Ability to deal with change and ambiguity Able to work, both, as a team member or independently

Four year college degree Experience working with Epic