Lead Healthcare Coding Specialist

Mightyworks       |    Location:LA       |    Country:United States Of America

<p>The Lead Healthcare Coding Specialist&rsquo;s responsibility is to serve as the expert in the field for the market. This person will apply his or her technical and specialized expertise to help healthcare coding and associated documentation remain compliant with government regulations while identifying opportunities for increased quality and financial success. The Lead Healthcare Coding Specialist will create educational material in both Risk Adjustment and Quality Measure coding, educate providers and complete chart audits, and educate and audit the work of lower-level coders to maintain the high-quality work of the department.<br /> <br /> <strong>Required skills &amp; experience (the &ldquo;must haves&rdquo; to be considered)</strong><br /> &bull; Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required.<br /> &bull; At least 4-5 years of relevant professional experience (risk adjustment education and coding, acute care and/or outpatient coding, and auditing experience)<br /> &bull; Certification in coding required (CPC, CRC, CCP, CCS)<br /> &bull; Knowledge of the Medicare and its rules, regulations, forms and procedures.<br /> <br /> <strong>&nbsp;What you need to know</strong><br /> - Be a key member of a new market/office for an established and rapidly growing organization<br /> - Great opportunity for professional development for self-starters<br /> - Work in the office and travel to clients sites as needed<br /> - Work from home options available after 90 days<br /> - Great pay, benefits and PTO allowance</p>