Job Information
Universal Health Services Sr. Coder - Risk Adjustment in RENO, Nevada
Responsibilities
Prominence Health is a value-based care organization bridging the gap between affiliated health systems and independent providers, building trust and collaboration between the two. Prominence Health creates value for populations and providers to strengthen integrated partnership, advance market opportunities, and improve outcomes for our patients and members. Founded in 1993, Prominence Health started as a health maintenance organization (HMO) and was acquired by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in 2014. Prominence Health serves members, physicians, and health systems across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Accountable Care Organizations, and commercial payer partnerships. Prominence Health is committed to transforming healthcare delivery by improving health outcomes while controlling costs and enhancing the patient experience.
Learn more at: https://prominence-health.com/
Job Summary: The Senior Coder is responsible for documentation and coding review of medical records where services are rendered at various partnered medical practices. Will work with assigned provider offices to ensure accurate reporting of diagnoses and service codes to support optimal performance in risk adjustment and quality measurement. The scope of work will include pre, post and wraparound visit input. The Senior Coder will be required to work occasionally onsite at the provider office and may require travel to out of state for in person provider education and training. The Senior Coder will be required to maintain consistent and reliable methods of communication to accommodate the hours and demands of providers’ schedules.
Benefit Highlights:
Loan Forgiveness Program
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
University/college degree, or equivalent medical records, claims or billing experience
3+ years in CMS coding and documentation guidelines as well as HCC risk adjustment coding practices
CRC Required.
Additional Coding certification preferred (CCS, CPC, or RHIT) Must be credentialed through AAPC or AHIMA.
2+ years in Risk Adjustment Coding
Experience working in a variety of EMRs and the ability to navigate and pick up EMR applications agree
Strong understanding and knowledge of CMS Coding and Documentation Guidelines agree
Demonstrated competency in HCC coding practices. agree
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet and databases agree
Knowledge of age-specific needs and elements of disease processes and related procedures required.
Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes.
Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria, Medicare reimbursement system and coding systems preferred, but not required.
Previous medical office experience preferred.
Ability to read and write effectively in English; bi-lingual Spanish preferred
Highly organized, proficient crit ical-thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
May be required to be available beyond normal 8-5 working hours, including weekends, to accommodate office and provider hours) and to work occasionally onsite at a provider’s office
Ability to work independently in a time oriented environment is essential.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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If you would like to learn more about the opportunity, please contact Bridget Gomez at: bridget.gomez@uhsinc.com