Medicare Risk Adjustment Coding And Documentation Specialist
Phoenix, AZ Role: Medicare Risk Adjustment Coding & Documentation Specialist Assignment: Medicare Risk Adjustment Location: Denver, CO (Centennial) Assignment Capsule This role is responsible for conducting prospective and concurrent reviews for the Medicare Risk Adjustment organization to identify documentation improvement opportunities. In this role you will be working collaboratively with Humanas providers, coder, and/or office staff performing coding and review onsite. This role reports to the Coding Frontline Leader to communicate updates and feedback from the program designed to ensure all diagnoses are coded, documented and properly supported in the patient chart according to CMS and Humana risk adjustment coding guidelines. Work will require 50% travel. Key Role Responsibilities * Provides review of clinical records; identifies gaps in clinical documentation that need clarification for accurate code assignment to ensure the documentation accurately reflects appropriate information. * Conducts daily follow-up communication with providers regarding existing clarifications to obtain needed documentation specificity. * Actively communicates with providers at all levels, to clarify information and to communicate documentation requirements. * Provides face-to-face educational opportunities with providers (2 -3 days per week provider facing) * Perform chart review and identify previously accepted/undocumented conditions to accurately report patients true health status. * Provides timely feedback to providers regarding clinical documentation opportunities for improvement and successes. * Actively engages with Frontline Leader to communicate updates and feedback to ensure all diagnoses are coded, documented and properly supported in the patient chart according to CMS and Humana risk adjustment coding guidelines. Role Essentials * Prior coding experience in Medicare Risk Adjustment/HCC, 2+ years * Knowledge and experience in health care environment/managed care * Must have CPC certification * Knowledge of EMR for reviewing records * Must be comfortable communicating & working closely with providers * Strong understanding of Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and work related software * Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail * This role is part of Humanas Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state drivers license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100/300/100 limits. * Associates working in the state of Arizona must comply with the Tobacco Free Hiring Policy (see details below under Additional Information) and upon offer will be subjected to nicotine testing as part of a 10-panel drug test ** ** Role Desirables * Health Plan experience * Additional Certifications are preferred: CRC, CPMA, CPCI, RHIT,RHIA etc * Knowledge of billing * Strong collaboration and relationship building skills * Ability to learn new tasks and concepts ** ** ** ** Additional Information Provider facing role 2-3 days per week in the local market. Humana is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to promoting the health and well-being of its associates. Effective July 1, 2011, Humana has adopted a tobacco-free hiring policy that will promote a healthier workplace and will not hire users of tobacco and nicotine products. If you have any questions, please consult with your recruiter. At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and its important to us too. Thats why were committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana **Primary Location: **US-AZ-Phoenix **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **Humana Inc **Schedule: **Full-time **Travel: **Yes, 50 % of the Time