Medical Coding Analyst - Tampa, FL

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 Delivering quality care starts with ensuring our processes and documentation standards are being met and kept at the highest level possible. This means working behind the scenes ensuring a member-centric approach to care. As an Inpatient Medical Coder you will determine and record the correct medical codes for all treatments and health services. Ensuring proper records is just one way your work will impact the health and wellness of our members on a huge scale.
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The Medical Coding Analyst validates progress notes and enters the appropriate ICD-9/ICD-10 coding into the DataRAP® database utilizing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) guidelines.  This position is also responsible for timely communication of identified quality issues concerning documentation and validation pertaining to the CMS-HCC methodology and ICD-9/ICD-10 CM coding guidelines back to the provider.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Processes attestation sheets and progress notes out of the RightFax work queue according to DataRAP® department guidelines
Analyzes progress notes and documentation sent by providers for validation following CMS guidelines and ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding Manual guidelines and enters final results into appropriate tab of the DataRAP® database
Performs the minimum number of validations consistent with established departmental goals
Provides clear communication, with use of DataRAP® application, through query to PCP on documentation not meeting standard as identified by “no plan”
Provides clear communication, with use of DataRAP® application, through query to PCP on documentation not meeting standard of basic administrative components to a progress note
Ensures accuracy of entry by comparing to outcome of diagnoses on eAttestation post validation entry
Associates attestation sheets received into the DataRAP® database to provide tracking for all markets
Identifies and reports quality concerns and errors to DataRAP® Clinical Process Quality Analyst for review and education
Responsible for providing coding support to the DataRAP® Clinical Coding Nurses and to the providers participating in the DataRAP® process
Performs all other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent
CPC certification or proof that certification has been obtained within nine months of hire date from the American Academy of Professional Coders
Knowledge of ICD-9 / ICD-10 CM guidelines and coding
Strong attention to detail
Must have the ability to perform in a deadline driven environment
Must be able to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all times
Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment when arriving at conclusions
Ability to effectively report deficiencies with a recommended solution in oral and / or written form
Ability and willingness to travel (locally and non-locally) as determined by business need
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:

Some college experience
Two to four years of medical coding experience with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in a clinical or managed care setting
Experience with proprietary medical coding systems
 
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Job Keywords: cpc, medical coder, ICD-10, coding, Tampa, FL, Florida  
 
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