Lead CDI Coder

Evergreen Nephrology seeks a Lead CDI Coder to partner with physician offices to accurately code diagnoses and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves maintaining productivity, communicating with healthcare providers, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
• 3+ years recent outpatient medical coding experience
• Possession of one of the following coding credentials: CPC, CRC, CCS, CPMA or similar
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, Category II and CPT coding
• Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Familiarity with healthcare laws, regulations, and other applicable guidance, such as Medicare, Medicaid, HEDIS, and CMS performance measures
• Knowledge of risk adjustment methodology and Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)
• Ability to analyze complex medical records, identify documentation gaps, and determine appropriate queries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail that ensures a high level of accuracy in your work product
• Ability to identify discrepancies in clinical documentation and partner with providers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), CDI software, and healthcare documentation systems
• Tenacity required to drive initiatives forward, overcome obstacles, and achieve goals despite challenges
• Intermediate skills with MS Office Suite of products including Outlook and Teams

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 4 weeks for full-time employees
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including an HSA with employer match
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education for eligible roles
• A 401(k) program where Evergreen matches up to 4% of contributions after six months of tenure
• Paid parental leave
• A robust training and development program that starts with onboarding and continues throughout your career with Evergreen Nephrology