Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: HCC Coding Specialist
Location: Remote (U.S. Based)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CT)
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled HCC Coding Specialist for a contract-to-hire role. The ideal candidate has experience in neurology, behavioral health, and psychiatry coding, with in-depth knowledge of CMS risk adjustment and HCC guidelines. This position supports accurate documentation and risk-adjusted coding to enable value-based care.
Key Responsibilities:
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Review and assign accurate ICD-10-CM codes for HCC and risk adjustment
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Analyze provider documentation and ensure coding compliance
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Query providers for clarification on incomplete or ambiguous records
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Collaborate with clinical and CDI teams to improve documentation quality
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Stay current with coding regulations and participate in audits and reviews
Qualifications:
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CPC or CCS certification required; CRC or CDIP preferred
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2+ years of coding experience, including 1+ year in HCC/risk adjustment
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Proficient in EHR systems, coding tools, and medical terminology
Preferred:
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CPT/HCPCS coding experience
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Familiarity with multiple payer risk adjustment models
Skills:
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Excellent communication and analytical skills
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Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Company DescriptionHere at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.
Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?
Company Description
Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?