HCC Coding Specialist (Remote)

Optima Medical
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Medical coding professionals with risk adjustment experience and strong communication skills will find this remote transition role in Arizona's healthcare domain

Best fit for

  • Candidates with risk adjustment coding experience and a focus on documentation improvement
    — “Identify diagnosis and chart level impairments and documentation improvement opportunities”
  • Individuals who can thrive in a remote setup after a short in-office onboarding period
    — “This role will transition to a fully remote position after your first 30 days”
  • Professionals with a coding certification and a demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy
    — “Must have a coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CRC, etc.), NO CPC-A or CCA”

Things to consider

  • A mandatory 30-day in-office commitment is required before transitioning to remote work
    — “you’ll need to complete your initial 30 days onsite at our Scottsdale office”
  • Residency in Arizona is a strict requirement for this role
    — “Must live in Arizona.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with ICD-10-CM codes and CMS documentation standards in your resume
    — “Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10-CM codes, CMS documentation requirements”
  • Showcase your process improvement recommendations and their impact on coding outcomes
    — “Assist by making recommendations for process improvements to further enhance coding goals and outcomes”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate coding
  • process improvements
  • high productivity
Typical background
medical coding experiencecertification through AAPC or AHIMA

Skills & requirements

Required

Medical CodingIcd-10-cmCMS Documentation RequirementsProcess ImprovementMicrosoft Office

Preferred

Project Management

Stack & domain

Icd-10-cm CodesCMS Documentation RequirementsState And Federal RegulationsCommunicationTeamworkCPCCRCHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Optima Medical via Greenhouse

About Optima Medical:

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona and Nevada by helping communities “Live Better, Live Longer” through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and dedicated professionals aboard. We are currently seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to join our team! 

This role will transition to a fully remote position after your first 30 days. To be eligible, you’ll need to complete your initial 30 days onsite at our Scottsdale office and remain in good standing. Must reside in Arizona! 

Job Responsibilities: 

Perform code abstraction of medical records, diagnostic imaging, etc. to ensure ICD-10-CM codes to identify diagnoses relevant for HCC risk adjustment are accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentation

Identify diagnosis and chart level impairments and documentation improvement opportunities for provider education.

Assist by making recommendations for process improvements to further enhance coding goals and outcomes.

Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10-CM codes, CMS documentation requirements, and state and federal regulations.

Meet minimum productivity requirements as outlined by the project terms.

Handle other related duties as required or assigned

Job Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year of coding experience in Risk Adjustment. (2 years preferred)

Must have a coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CRC, etc.), NO CPC-A or CCA

Ability to consistently maintain a high level of accuracy working in a fast-paced production environment.

High school diploma or equivalent.

High level of competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Works independently under regular supervision.

Must live in Arizona.

Why Join Our Team?

Substantial growth opportunities

Leadership and mentoring. 

Fun work environment (lunches, events, holiday parties)

Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k, paid holidays)

Supportive and positive work culture

Source: Optima Medical careers (Greenhouse)

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