Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Audit medical records to ensure compliance with the Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment standards including abstraction and assignment of appropriate codes based on clinical data.
- Enter coded data into a system accurately and validate date entered.
- Research correct coding practices, clearly document and share findings with others.
- Write clear and concise rationales that provide defensible support of decisions.
- Train staff members on the coding processes (both project specific and general coding).
- Perform QA audits on coding process.
- Recommend and suggest improvements to assigned projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Apply California Workers' Compensation regulations and calculate fee schedule allowances.
- Evaluate the accuracy and appropriateness of coded and billed medical information
- Develop final determination letters based on regulatory and clinical standard...