HCC Coding Specialist (Temporary, Part Time)

What makes this opportunity stand out?

• 100% Remote – Work from anywhere within the U.S.
• Flexible Part-Time Schedule – 20–29 hours per week, with work available 7 days a week! Scheduled hours will be between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM EST
• Flexible Hours – Enjoy greater scheduling flexibility once quality and productivity goals are achieved. Weekend and Evenings hours will become available!
• Equipment and Coding Resources Provided
• Supportive Culture focused on professional growth and career development

Required Experience & Credentials

• HCC experience NOT required, but you must have at least 2 years of coding experience in a production environment
• Current AAPC or AHIMA credential required
• Accepted credentials: CPC, CRC, COC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P
• Apprenticeship designations are not accepted

If you're a detail-oriented coder who thrives in an independent, remote environment and wants the flexibility to balance work with life while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join Virtix Health and help drive better outcomes for the clients and communities we serve.

If you meet the qualifications, you will receive an email with instructions for the assessment. Taking the assessment is the first step in the interviewing process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Note: The essential duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general duties and responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. This position may perform all or most of the primary duties listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the Team Member’s performance objectives as outlined by the Team Member’s immediate Leadership Team Member.

• Part-Time is 20-29 hours per week. Team members may work no less than 4-hour blocks at a time, M-F between the hours of 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST
• Flexible hours after quality and productivity goals are met.
• Remote/Work from home (within the U.S.)
• Must have a minimum of 6 months of recent retrospective HCC coding experience PLUS 1 years of additional coding experience.
• A valid AAPC or AHIMA coding credential required.
• Acceptable credentials would be CPC, CRC, COC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P. Apprenticeship designations are not accepted.
• Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level based on project requirements.
• Review, analyze, and code patient medical records based on client specific guidelines.
• Follow ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines and interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Follow Risk Adjustment Data Abstraction Rules.
• Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMRs, Billing systems, abstraction platforms, etc.
• Must have a phone and reliable internet connection.
• Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
• Excel: you should be able to open and add to a spreadsheet, perform basic formulas like adding or multiplying.
• Outlook: you should be able to manage emails and schedule and attend meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.