Senior Nurse Coding Analyst (HCC/Risk Adjustment) - Remote (PA/NJ/DE) (Healthcare)

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The Sr Clinical Analyst reports to the Risk Adjustment Programs Manager in Government Markets. The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Responsible for analyzing member clinical charts, diagnosis data, CPT Codes, and any other diagnostic data for Independence's Medicare Advantage and Commercial HIX plans to assess chart coding accuracy and determine opportunities for improvement. 
• The Sr Clinical Analyst will perform and participate in prospective chart coding reviews and recommend solutions to improve the quality and accuracy of clinical data for the Government Markets Unit. 
• Responsible to identify and communicate trends in provider coding and documentation.
• The Sr Clinical Analyst will train new clinical analysts when hired, guide staff in the Population Health department with clinical Medicare/ACA Risk Adjustment and RADV procedures, policies, questions, and issues, will resolve clinical risk adjustment problems, and provide the department with clinical guidance with respect to risk adjustment data validation policies, procedures, and processes. 
• Provide clinical and coding guidance and recommend content to team members for provider education and communication materials.
• The Sr Clinical Analyst will also participate in various corporate wide projects that will drive the collection of clinical data. 
• The Sr Clinical Analyst will also be involved in training providers on risk adjustment coding policies both virtually and on-location at provider offices.
• Recommend solutions that physicians and their staff can use to improve the quality and accuracy of clinical documentation.
• Responsible to maintain knowledge and understanding of HCC/risk adjustment, coding, and documentation requirements.
• Identify educational needs and disseminate clinical coding and documentation of best practices to provider offices.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and strong written communication skills are highly recommended. 
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and resolve issues. 
• Ability to define complex clinical issues and determine solutions.
• Ability to advise management on clinical issues. 
• Ability to lead and train others, especially junior clinical staff.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• RN license
• CPC (Certified Coding Professional) credential required
• CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) credential required. Required to obtain CRC within one year of hire
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in risk adjustment coding activities in a Medicare/ACA or provider organization to include RAPS, EDPS, RADV Audits and all CMS/HHS, and other regulatory Guideline required.
• Expert knowledge of risk adjustment, Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC), medical terminology and medical chart review required.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and interpret CMS coding and documentation guidelines and apply to chart review, coding, and auditing.
• Experience in coding guideline and policy implementation
• Knowledge of ICD-9 / ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes, CPT codes, Revenue codes, and HCPCS codes
• Displays ability to function independently and can work cooperatively with other as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

Fully Remote:
This role is designated by Independence as fully remote. The incumbent will not be required to report to one of Independence's physical office locations to perform the work. However, the work must be performed in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.