The Supervisor of HCC Coding reports to the VP of Network Operations. The supervisor is responsible for supervising the team of risk adjustment auditors, delivering operational excellence, and clearly documenting the team's workflows and outcomes. Coordinates the coding activities to ensure optimization of risk adjustment revenue across CHRISTUS population health value-based contracts.
Responsibilities:
Supervises coding team and activities for Risk Adjustment efforts, including productivity
Conducts QA coding reviews and provides guidance to ensure accurate documentation and adherence to CMS guidelines
Responsible for preparing, assigning tasks, monitoring workflow and monitor day to day execution and employee activities
Identifies and communicates documentation deficiencies to providers to improve documentation for risk adjustment, including development of educational materials
Performs all duties inherent in a supervisory role. Ensures effective staff training, interviews candidates for employment, evaluates staff performance, and recommends hiring, promotions, salary actions, and terminations as appropriate.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required
Identify corrective action plans and implement strategies related to coding findings
Provide guidance and oversight for internal coding reviews in compliance with internal review process.
Provide regular updates to the management on the status of their completed reviews.
Establishes operating policies and procedures for all risk adjustment programs and processes in coordination with internal and external operational units. Ensure employees follows guidelines, policies, and procedures accordingly.
Requirements:
Certified Professional Coder
In depth knowledge of all regulatory processes both State and Federal
Experience with CMS & HHS risk adjustment
Five or more years of experience in risk adjustment
In depth knowledge of risk adjustment methodologies for MA and ACA
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding
Strong planning, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification required
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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.