Job Description

The **Risk Adjustment & Quality Division at BCBST** is seeking a skilled **Risk Adjustment Medical Record Coder** to support our mission of delivering accurate and compliant coding practices\. **What You'll Do:** In this role, you will perform first\-pass reviews of member medical records to identify and capture active conditions that map to risk values\. This is a remote, day\-shift position with flexibility to work up to 8 additional hours per week in accordance with BCBST policy\. **Preferred Qualifications:** + CRC \(Certified Risk Adjustment Coder\) certification is a plus\. If not currently certified, you must obtain it within one year of hire\. + Strong expertise in HCC \(Hierarchical Condition Category\) coding, with experience in MA \(Medicare Advantage\) and Affordable Care Act \(ACA\) programs highly preferred\. **What Sets You Apart:** + Self\-motivated and proactive, thriving in a remote work environment + A true team player, ready to engage in team chats and support colleagues + A learner, eager to grow and adapt in a constantly evolving industry **Job Responsibilities** + Maintain compliance with CMS risk adjustment diagnosis coding guidelines\. + Perform comprehensive 1st pass reviews of medical records and physician assessment forms \(HCC coding\)\. + Assist with the intake and quality assurance of medical records as necessary\. + Perform or participate in special projects as directed by management\. + ICD\-10 Coding assessment is required\. **Job Qualifications** _Education_ + Associates degree or equivalent work experience required\. Equivalent experience is defined as 2 years of professional work experience\. _Experience_ + 1 year \- Progressive medical coding and health care experience required\. _Skills\\Certifications_ + Professional coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC \(CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA\)\. + Must acquire the Certified Risk Adjustment Coder \(CRC\) certificate from AAPCwithin one year, after completed training\. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability\. + Proficient in Microsoft Office \(Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint\)\. + Proven analytical and problem\-solving skills and ability to perform non\-routine analytical tasks\. + Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects\. + Excellent oral and written communication skills\. + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills\. + Understanding of ICD\-10 coding standards required\. **Number of Openings Available** 0 **Worker Type:** Employee **Company:** BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc\. **Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:** BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law\. Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page: BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices \( **BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity\. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via\-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered\. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means\.** As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945\. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends - fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow\. At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members\. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability\. We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously\. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST\. BCBST is a remote\-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes\. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based\. BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U\.S\. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York\. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense\.If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance\.

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