(TEMP) Risk Adjustment Coder
at Cityblock Health
Remote, USA
#communityhealth #healthcare
About Us:
Cityblock Health is the first tech-driven provider for communities with complex needsbringing better care to where its needed most, block by block. Founded in 2017 on the premise that health is local and based in Brooklyn, we are backed by Alphabets Sidewalk Labs along with some of the top healthcare investors in the country.
Our mission is to improve the health of underserved communities. Importantly, our solutions are designed specifically for Medicaid and lower-income Medicare beneficiaries, and we meet our members where they are, bringing care into the home and neighborhoods through our community-based care teams and Virtual Care offerings.
In close collaboration with community-based organizations, local providers, and leading health plans, we are reorganizing the health system to focus on what matters to our members. Equipped with world-class, custom care delivery technology, we deliver personalized primary care, behavioral health, and social services to deliver a radically better experience of care for every member and community we serve.
Over the next year, well grow quickly to bring better care to many more members and their communities. To do this, we need people who, like us, believe thateveryoneshould have good care for what matters to them, in their community.
Our work is grounded in a belief in the power of a diverse community. To close gaps in care and advance equity in the communities we serve, we have to start with making our own team diverse and inclusive. Our ways of working are characterized by creativity, collaboration, and mutual learning that comes from bringing together a community from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to ensure that every person on the Cityblock team, and every Cityblock member, feels supported and included as a part of our community.
Our Values:
- Aim for Understanding
- Be All In
- Bring Your Whole Self
- Lean Into Discomfort
- Put Members First
About the Role:
As the Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist, you will play a critical role in creating a culture of best-in-class clinical documentation accuracy in support of building a model of care focused on quality and health outcomes. You will work closely with our Value Services, Clinical, and Compliance teams to leverage your clinical, coding, and documentation expertise to foster improvements in the overall quality, completeness, and compliance of clinical documentation.The role is a temporary role lasting approximately 4-5 months.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on Medicare HCC documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
- Maintain professional communication with provider teams
- Ensure adherence to Cityblocks coding guidelines and any necessary updates are shared across the teams.
- Develop a foundational understanding of the coding tool and processes to assign proper Risk Adjustment codes.
- Comply with all legal requirements regarding coding procedures and practices
Requirements for the Role:
- 2+ years of Risk Adjustment (HCC) coding experience required
- AAPC or AHIMA certified coder a must (i.e. CPC, CCS, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes and related procedures
- Ability to follow ICD-10 CM, Coding Clinic, internal coding guidelines and documentation for CBH aligned beneficiaries
- Knowledge of risk adjustment (HCCs), guiding principles, and reimbursement methodology
- Ability to flourish in fast-paced environments, work independently, and can identify individual opportunities for success
- Excellent attention to detail, data-driven, and tech-savvy
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills
- Strong ability to effectively build relationships and collaborate with coworkers and clinicians
- Strong technical skills using Google Workspace including Google Meets, Google Sheets, Google Docs as well as Slack communication platform
What Wed Like From You:
- A resume and/or LinkedIn profile
Cityblock values diversity as a core tenet of the work we do and the populations we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Cityblock will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means.
We take into account an individuals qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary.This role is eligible for sick leave.The expected salary range for this position is$31.88/hr to$37.88/hr. The actual offer will be at the companys sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidates qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.
Medical Clearance (for Member-Facing Roles):
You must complete Cityblocks medical clearance requirements, which include, but may not be limited to, evidence of immunity to MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and a TB screen, or have an approved medical or religious accommodation that precludes you from being vaccinated against these diseases.
Covid 19 Update –Please Read:
Cityblock requires those hired into this position to provide proof that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Any individuals subject to this requirement may submit for consideration a request to be exempted from the requirement (based on a valid religious or medical reason) on forms to be provided by Cityblock. Such requests will be subject to review and approval by the Company, and exemptions will be granted only if the Company can provide a reasonable accommodation in relation to the requested exemption. Note that approvals for reasonable accommodations are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis and availability of a reasonable accommodation is not guaranteed. This vaccination requirement is based, in part, on recently established government requirements. The requirement is also based on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in protecting against COVID-19, and our shared responsibility for the health and safety of members, colleagues, and community.
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the health and lives of people around the world, including the vulnerable populations Cityblock serves. As a healthcare provider, Cityblock holds ourselves to the highest standards when promoting the health and safety of those who we serve. Given that the COVID-19 vaccines are one of the most powerful tools to fight this disease and save lives, Cityblock is implementing a COVID-19 booster mandate for Washington, D.C. employees under the guidance of local/state mandates.
- A resume and/or LinkedIn profile