Coding Specialist, Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) - REMOTE

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The Coding Specialist is responsible for the timely review of charges submitted by Providers and assigning accurate coding of services (CPT & HCPCS) and diagnosis (ICD-10) to ensure proper billing and effective claim submission to the health plan.

Details:

• Role is fully remote

• Full IT setup provided

• Potential overnight travel 1-2 times per year

Responsibilities:

• Review Provider notes to abstract, assign and enter valid ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes into billing platform (NextGen)

• Perform medical chart reviews to identify and correct any missed or erroneous HCC codes according to HCC coding requirements.

• Work with Providers to gain clarification or provide feedback to resolve coding issues and associated problems

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Certified CPC or CCS required

• Certification in CDIP, RHIA, RHIT preferred

• 4-6 Years prior outpatient coding experience

• 2 Years risk adjustment coding experience strongly preferred

• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

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