Who is Gather Health
We are a new and growing healthcare organization with a unique and innovative approach to healthcare. Our mission is to improve lives and communities through socially supported primary care for older adults. Our innovative business model allows our clinicians to treat the whole patient not just their clinical needs. We do this by having a dedicated care team that supports our clinicians by addressing our patients social determinants of health and providing the highest quality of service possible. Our ultimate vision is creating generational health and equity for communities across the country one patient at a time.
What is this role about
Gather Health is seeking a Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist to join our growing team. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of diagnosis documentation and coding to support valuebased care under Medicare Advantage and ACO REACH contracts. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of HCC coding is detailoriented and has strong interpersonal skills to provide feedback and education to PCPs. This role will is 75% remote requiring periodic onsite time for provider 1:1 group education and team meetings as needed.
What are some of the daytoday duties
Making sure that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations
Complying with medical coding guidelines and policies
Reviewing patients charts and documents for verification and accuracy (prospective and Concurrent Chart Review)
Maintaining productivity and quality standards as set by the company
Communicating professionally with coworkers regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
Reporting missing or incomplete documentation while working with the providers to fix documentation errors. Following up and clarifying any information that is not clear to PCPs.
What are the requirements for this position
Two (2) years previous experience as a certified professional coder
Certified Professional Coder through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Coding Specialist through the American Health Information Management Academy (AHIMA)
Proficient computer skills Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Outlook and Excel).
What are the preferred nice to have requirements
AS degree in accounting health care administration finance business or related field preferred
Able to multitask prioritize and manage time efficiently
Selfmotivated and selfdirected; able to work without supervision
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
Why should I join Gather Health
We are a missionbased organization that is passionate about changing the way seniors experience primary care
Our business model is unique and on the cuttingedge of the primary care industry
Our leadership team is comprised of experienced individuals who are committed to creating not only the best patient experience but also an amazing employee experience for our colleagues
We are intentionally building a strong company culture and providing a compassionate and joyful work environment
The organization was conceptualized founded and launched by experienced cofounders with a track record of success in the healthcare space