HCC Coding Consultant

Company: Kelsey-Seybold
Location: Pearland
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, a Houston tradition in patient-centered care, is a multispecialty clinic with over 25 locations and comprises more than 500 physicians providing primary and specialty care in a collaborative manner. -With 55 different clinical and non-clinical specialties, you can design a career path at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic that allows you to grow your future in a completely new direction.Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is changing the way health cares.

Responsibilities:
The Healthcare Finance (HCF) department exists to monitor and improve the financial performance of Kelsey-Seybold's (KS) product lines and health plans. The HCF Risk Adjustment Coding and Quality Assurance team is a highly-skilled team of certified coders providing chart review services and consultation to the KS Executive team as well as to physicians and physician leadership through the Risk Adjustment Coding program which is designed to impact revenue through compliant, accurate and complete diagnosis coding and medical documentation. -The HCC Coding Consultant will plan, conduct and coordinate all aspects of operational training related to HCC Coding/Documentation and Medicare Risk Adjustment. The consultant will routinely consult with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate information and to determine appropriate diagnostic coding. This position will serve as a subject matter expert and training resource related to Medicare Risk Adjustment.

Qualifications:
HCC Coding ConsultantLocation: Pearland Administrative OfficeDepartment: KS Plan AdvantageJob Type: Full Time -EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS(A = basics; B = preferred) -EducationA.Associates degree or 2 years of equivalent experience.B. -Bachelor's degree in health-related fieldExperienceA.3 - 6+ years in coding, auditing, or medical billing or related field with 3+ years in HCC Coding2+ years educating physicians and/or codersB. -2 years KSC coding experience including consultative role with clinic physiciansLicensesA.Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) at time of hire. Both credentials must be obtained within first 6 months in position.B. -CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor, CDEO (Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient), RN, RHIA or, RHIT Special SkillsA.Ability to develop long-term relationships and foster trust and cooperationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management skills Attention to detailProficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookB.Experience with EPIC EMRExperience in multi-specialty setting -OtherA.Ability to travel regionally up to 50% B. - -WORKING ENVIRONMENTOffice

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