What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist (Inland Empire) position at Astrana Health?
Description
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist. This role will report to a Manager - Risk Adjustment and enable us to continue to scale in the healthcare industry. The staff is required to frequently travel to provider sites depending on projects in the Inland Empire area.
Our Values:
- Put Patients First
- Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
- Operate with Integrity & Excellence
- Be Innovative
- Work As One Team
What You'll Do
- Review provider documentation of diagnostic data from medical records to verify that all Medicare Advantage, Affordable Care Act (ACO) and Commercial risk adjustment documentation requirements are met, and to deliver education to providers on either an individual basis or in a group forum, as appropriate for all IPAs managed by the company
- Review medical record information on both a retroactive and prospective basis to identify, assess, monitor, and document claims and encounter coding information as it pertains to Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)
- Perform code abstraction and/or coding quality audits of medical records to ensure ICD-10- CM codes are accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentation to ensure adherence with CMS Risk Adjustment guidelines
- Interacts with physicians regarding coding, billing, documentation policies, procedures, and conflicting/ambiguous or non-specific documentation
- Prepare and/or perform auditing analysis and provide feedback on noncompliance issues detected through auditing
- Maintain current knowledge of coding regulations, compliance guidelines, and updates to the ICD-10 and HCC codes. Stay informed about changes in Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer requirements.
Qualifications
- Required Certification/Licensure: Must possess and maintain AAPC or AHIMA certification - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P), CCS, or CPC. Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) is a plus but not required
- Minimum of two years’ experience in risk adjustment and medical coding
- Reliable transportation/Valid Driver’s License/Must be able to travel at least 75% of work time
- PC skills and experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate
- Must possess the ability to educate and train provider office staff members
- Proficiency with healthcare coding software and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
You're great for this role if you have:
- Experience in medical billing and/or a certificate in billing
- Knowledge of Risk Adjustment and Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) for Medicare Advantage
- Proficient experience with creating and presenting Powerpoint presentations
- Proficient experience with Excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team setting
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions
- Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where the expectation is to work both in office and at home on a weekly basis. This position will require up to 75% travel to provider offices in the surrounding areas in the Inland Empire or home office, and the rest will be remote. The home office is located in San Bernardino, CA.
- The work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Pacific Time.
- The total pay range for this role is: $70,000 - $80,000 per year. This salary range represents our national target range for this role.
Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com to request an accommodation.
Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
About Astrana Health
Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient.
Our platform currently empowers over 10,000 physicians to provide care for over 1 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
