Risk Adjustment Auditor

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Position Summary

The Risk Adjustment Auditor is responsible for the ongoing monitoring quality assurance auditing and validating coding and documentation for the risk adjustment. The Auditor is responsible for auditing medical record documentation to ensure use of accurate medical coding of all professional inpatient and outpatient services procedures diagnoses and conditions in support of compliant risk adjustment program. This work is performed utilizing the Official ICD Guidelines for Coding and Reporting MPHC Internal Guidelines AHA Coding Clinics CMS RADV Auditor Guide and all other MPHC organization guidelines policies and procedures.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts coding documentation and validation audits of medical records and clinical data for risk adjustment vendors and other targeted universes to ensure compliance.
• Reviews patient medical records including physician notes lab results and diagnostic reports to identify relevant diagnoses and capture essential information for accurate coding
• Assigns appropriate ICD-10 codes to document and accurately represent the patients conditions and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.
• Stays updated with changes in HIPAA protocols coding guidelines regulations and compliance standards to maintain accuracy and compliance within the coding process.
• Meets team performance metrics for both quantity of work completed and quality audit scores.
• Conducts RADV/IPM Chart Review duties as assigned
• Periodically participates in Coding Advisory Committee

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree or combination of relevant education and experience
• 5 years clinical coding experience as well as experience in risk adjustment coding experience

Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Certified Coder (CPC/COC) or Certified Risk Coder (CRC) required with other coding certifications considered on a case-by-case basis

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

• Proficient understanding of ICD9/10 CM CPT and other specialty system coding guidelines as required by diagnostic category
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and chronic disease management
• Strong auditing skills specific to Medicare Risk Adjustment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to relate to different types of people and build constructive and effective relationships
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

There are additional competencies linked to individual contributor provider and leadership roles. Please consult with your leader to discuss additional competencies that are relevant to your position.

Pay Range: $75584.55 - $93369.15 The pay range above reflects the anticipated base pay range based on a full-time position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience skills qualifications and other job-related considerations. Employees may also be eligible for additional compensation including incentive or commission-based programs where applicable and subject to the terms of the relevant plan. In addition to base compensation we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision retirement savings with employer contributions paid time off (including volunteer time off!) pie day and other employee benefits.

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