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Position Summary
Responsible for performing quality inter-rater review audits of medical records coded by internal team (CDQA and Sr CDQA) to ensure the ICD-10 codes that are submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the purpose of risk adjustment processes are appropriate, accurate, and supported by clinical documentation in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and internal policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to support coding judgment and decisions using industry standard evidence and tools.
- Ability to confidently speak to such evidence across stakeholders with varying knowledge and clinical expertise in either written or verbal forms including communication with clinical or coding staff, federal regulators and vendor coding resources.
- Conducts process audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and existing CMS regulations.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a cross functional role within other teams for collaboration on best practices.
- Possesses a genuine interest in improving and promoting quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and assists others to achieve the same through mentoring and instruction.
- Conducts process audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory guidance from CMS, OIG or other Regulatory body.
- Expertise in assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses as documented for physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office and/or facility setting.
- Thorough knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to meet compliance requirements, such as establishing medical necessity.
- Expertise in medical documentation, fraud, abuse and penalties for documentation and coding violations based on governmental guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years recent and related experience in medical record documentation review, diagnosis coding, and/or auditing.
- Experience with Medicare and/or Commercial and/or Medicaid Risk Adjustment process and Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) required.
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician) and CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) required
- Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, industry standard coding applications).
- Experience with International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes required.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor), CDEO (Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient) or CPC-I (Certified Professional Coding Instructor) preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Superior communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Education
- BA/BS or equivalent experience.
- Completion of AAPC/AHIMA training program for core credential (CPC, CCS-P) with associated work history/on the job experience equal to approximately 3 years for CPC.
- 5-8 years encompassing additional credentials and/or application of credentials.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$21.10 - $44.99This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
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We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive for benefits-eligible colleagues, including medical, dental, and vision with free preventive care and access to virtual care and select no-cost MinuteClinic services. Mental health support is also highlighted with no-cost confidential counseling sessions per issue.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after meeting service and hours requirements. Ownership programs are also offered through an employee stock purchase plan with a stated purchase discount.
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Pay Growth & Progression — A companywide minimum wage floor establishes a baseline that is framed as a positive starting point in some roles and markets. Unionized or high-cost areas are described as having clearer wage scales and step-ups that can materially lift pay over time.
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