Analyst, Risk Adjustment Coding position at Strive Health.| United States Of America

Strive Health Analyst, Risk Adjustment Coding

Experience: 5-years

Pattern: full-time

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United States Of America

What We Strive For At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference. Benefits & Perks Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits. Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources. Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves. Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. What You’ll Do The Analyst, Risk Adjustment Coding is responsible for supporting the Strive clinical team and partner Nephrologists by providing risk adjustment education and clinical documentation support. This role is responsible for supporting the growth and improvement of Strive’s risk adjustment capabilities by conducting training, education, and management of coding and documentation improvement program. The Analyst ensures technical aspects of diagnostic and procedure coding follow CMS, NCQA, third party payers and other regulatory agencies. They will monitor assigned provider's documentation and coding, educate assigned providers on CMS, AMA and Strive documentation and coding guidelines, educate assigned ongoing education of ICD-10-CM to the providers and perform provider queries and addendum requests based on CMA, AMA documentation and coding guidelines. This individual will provide ongoing feedback and education to the clinical management team regarding accurate documentation to improve overall health outcomes for patients and continuity of care. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Risk Adjustment. The Day to Day Delivers value to Strive and its beneficiaries enrolled in Risk Adjusted government programs (MA, ACO, ACA, CKCC), using skills including but not limited to: HCC (Hierarchical Condition Category) Coding, medical coding, clinical terminology and anatomy/physiology, CMS coding guidelines, and RADV Audits. Works closely with physicians, team members, quality, and compliance partners at enterprise and leadership to identify and deliver high quality and accurate risk adjustment coding. Supports all Strive risk adjustment projects to comply with all CMS requirements by analyzing physician documentation and interpreting into ICD10 diagnoses and HCC disease categories. Supports other key objectives to drive capture of correct Risk Adjustment coding including documentation improvement, provider education, analyzing reports, and identifying process improvements. Performs HCC coding on projects for MA, ACA, and ESRD. Ability to quickly flex between coding projects, including retro and prospective, with different MA, ESRD, and ACA HCC Models. Works independently in various coding applications and electronic medical record systems to support departmental goals. Minimum Qualifications Active CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) License. 5+ years combined of related education, experience, or certification. Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms. Ability to travel and be onsite to meet business needs. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years experience using ICD-10-CM, 2+years’ experience with risk adjustment training geared toward physicians. Expert in coding and documentation guidelines, knows how to develop strong relationships with clinicians, and is an effective, strong communicator. Successful candidates will also have extensive presentation experience in the following areas: ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS. Extensive knowledge of documentation and coding guidelines established by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes. Expert knowledge of Federal laws and regulations, including NCDs and LCDs affecting risk adjustment documentation and coding compliance. MS Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records, Encoder, and other software programs and internet-based applications. About You Use a customer focused approach in dealing with conflict and resolution of problems. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Flexibility and strong organizational skills needed.   Annual Base Salary Range: $66,000 - $77,000Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talentacquisition@strivehealth.com. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means. #LI-Hybrid