Risk Adjustment Coder & Provider Educator

Summary of Job

Collaborate with the Manager of Risk Adjustment Coding to identify OIG-related topics, then create effective and engaging provider webinars, and specific provider group training sessions. To support the HCC Data Confirmation programs review supplied medical records to determine if diagnosis codes mapping to HCCs meet government (CMS, HHS, State) documentation guidelines. Support the Manager of Risk Adjustment Coding on Vendor by executing quality coding validations to ensure vendors coding accuracy is meeting established service level agreements (SLAs). Identify areas for improvement for the execution of HCC Data Confirmation programs, and enhancing provider education materials to reflect changes in high risk diagnosis codes per regulatory bodies

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all coding practices follow legal requirements and review medical records to confirm submitted diagnosis codes satisfy M.E.A.T./T.A.M.P.E.R. criteria.
• Work closely with the Manager of Risk Adjustment Coding and external vendors to review, assess, and correct diagnosis codes for submissions, ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with leadership to bring Vendor work in-house, address coding updates, and support the HCC Data Risk Adjustment Confirmation Program.
• Help to identify diagnosis trends that can improve provider education and strengthen risk adjustment coding.
• Regularly meet with leadership to discuss coding findings and ways for improvement.
• Notify the Manager of Risk Adjustment Coding when corrective action is needed to maintain coding accuracy and compliance. Maintain a 95% or better coding accuracy through routine performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Risk Adjustment Coding to identify key topics related to OIG compliance, risk adjustment, and documentation best practices.
• Create and present engaging provider education materials (e.g., PowerPoints, recorded webinars, webinar-associated quiz with rationales, etc.).
• Ensure that all educational content aligns with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Maintain industry coding knowledge, certifications, and coding compliance expertise.
• Assist in other initiatives and projects as needed.