Associate Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Coding Specialist - Highmark Health
Richmond, VA
About the Job
Company :
Highmark Inc.
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job will deliver value to the Health Plan and its beneficiaries enrolled in Risk Adjusted government programs such as Medicare Advantage (MA) and/or Affordable Care Act (ACA) using skills including but not limited to Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Coding, medical coding, clinical terminology and anatomy/physiology, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) coding guidelines. Works closely with team members, and leadership to identify and deliver high quality and accurate risk adjustment coding. Supports all Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) risk adjustment projects to comply with all CMS requirements by analyzing physician documentation and interpreting into ICD-10 diagnoses and HCC disease categories.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Performs HCC coding on projects for MA, ACA, or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) through the assignment of appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes under the direction of management; may flex between coding projects with different MA, ESRD, or ACA HCC Models. (50%)
+ Adheres to CMS Guidelines for Coding and Highmark’s Policy and Procedures to guide HCC coding decision making.Achieves and maintains coding productivity and quality accuracy metrics set by the management team. May assist with Regulatory Audits by performing first coding review and ranking of charts. Build partnerships and work within coding teams and internal partners critical to HCC coding. (20%)
+ Participates in ad-hoc projects per the direction of leadership to address the needs of the department.Provides recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies. (10%)
+ Engages in coding educational meetings and annual coding summit. (10%)
+ Works in various coding applications to support departmental goals. (10%)
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
EXPERIENCE
Required
+ 3 years of medical billing/coding, health insurance, and/or healthcare experience
Preferred
+ 1 year of HCC risk adjustment coding
SKILLS
+ Critical Thinking
+ Attention to Detail
+ Communication Skills
+ Medical Coding or Billing
+ MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
+ Microsoft Office Suite Proficient/ - MS365 & Teams
EDUCATION
Required
+ Associates degree in medical billing/coding, health insurance, healthcare, or related field.
Preferred
+ None
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
+ Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC) OR Certified Risk Coder Apprentice (CRC-A) OR Certified Risk Coder (CRC) OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Preferred
+ None
Language (Other than English) :
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office- or Remote-based
Teaches / trains others
Occasionally
Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Occasionally
_Disclaimer:_ _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
_Compliance Requirement_ _:_ _This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies_ _._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. _
_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Pay Range Minimum:
$20.80
Pay Range Maximum:
$37.43
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
EEO is The Law
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We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J241348
Highmark Inc.
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job will deliver value to the Health Plan and its beneficiaries enrolled in Risk Adjusted government programs such as Medicare Advantage (MA) and/or Affordable Care Act (ACA) using skills including but not limited to Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Coding, medical coding, clinical terminology and anatomy/physiology, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) coding guidelines. Works closely with team members, and leadership to identify and deliver high quality and accurate risk adjustment coding. Supports all Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) risk adjustment projects to comply with all CMS requirements by analyzing physician documentation and interpreting into ICD-10 diagnoses and HCC disease categories.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Performs HCC coding on projects for MA, ACA, or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) through the assignment of appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes under the direction of management; may flex between coding projects with different MA, ESRD, or ACA HCC Models. (50%)
+ Adheres to CMS Guidelines for Coding and Highmark’s Policy and Procedures to guide HCC coding decision making.Achieves and maintains coding productivity and quality accuracy metrics set by the management team. May assist with Regulatory Audits by performing first coding review and ranking of charts. Build partnerships and work within coding teams and internal partners critical to HCC coding. (20%)
+ Participates in ad-hoc projects per the direction of leadership to address the needs of the department.Provides recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies. (10%)
+ Engages in coding educational meetings and annual coding summit. (10%)
+ Works in various coding applications to support departmental goals. (10%)
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
EXPERIENCE
Required
+ 3 years of medical billing/coding, health insurance, and/or healthcare experience
Preferred
+ 1 year of HCC risk adjustment coding
SKILLS
+ Critical Thinking
+ Attention to Detail
+ Communication Skills
+ Medical Coding or Billing
+ MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
+ Microsoft Office Suite Proficient/ - MS365 & Teams
EDUCATION
Required
+ Associates degree in medical billing/coding, health insurance, healthcare, or related field.
Preferred
+ None
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
+ Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC) OR Certified Risk Coder Apprentice (CRC-A) OR Certified Risk Coder (CRC) OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Preferred
+ None
Language (Other than English) :
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office- or Remote-based
Teaches / trains others
Occasionally
Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Occasionally
_Disclaimer:_ _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
_Compliance Requirement_ _:_ _This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies_ _._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. _
_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Pay Range Minimum:
$20.80
Pay Range Maximum:
$37.43
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
EEO is The Law
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( _https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf_ )
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J241348
Source : Highmark Health