HCC Coding Specialist (Temp/PT)

About the role

Risk Adjustment Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at Virtix Health. The HCC Coding Team Member will review medical records to abstract ICD-10 codes, specifically those that map to HCCs, RxHCCs, and ESRD models. Coders will follow Medicare guidelines, ICD-10-CM guidelines as well as client specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and code patient medical records based on client specific guidelines.
• Follow ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines and interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Follow Risk Adjustment Data Abstraction Rules.
• Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMRs, Billing systems, abstraction platforms, etc.
• Must have a phone and reliable internet connection.
• Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Part-Time is 20-29 hours per week.
• Team members may work no less than 4-hour blocks at a time, M-F between the hours of 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST.
• Flexible hours after quality and productivity goals are met.
• Remote/Work from home (within the U.S.).

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months of recent retrospective HCC coding experience PLUS 1 years of additional coding experience.
• A valid AAPC or AHIMA coding credential required. Acceptable credentials would be CPC, CRC, COC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P. Apprenticeship designations are not accepted.
• Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level based on project requirements.

Skills

• Working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMRs, Billing systems, abstraction platforms, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Coordination, analysis, observation, decision-making, and deadline management skills.

Benefits

• Long-term career opportunities.
• Investment in professional development and personal growth.

Pay

• Salary range is TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Part-Time (20-29 hours per week).
• Flexible hours after quality and productivity goals are met.
• Remote/Work from home (within the U.S.).