Medical Records Coder- Remote- Cigna Healthcare

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to perform ICD-10-CM coding for reimbursement from documentation review. The medical records coder reviews, analyzes, and codes as supported by documentation. Identifies providers that may need additional education on ICD-10-CM documentation requirements or training. Maintain 95% coding accuracy rate along with meeting daily production, adhering to current Cigna Medicare coding guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

Must possess and maintain an active coding credential through AAPC or AHIMA, which may include Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CCS-P), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Minimum of one year experience as a medical records coder.

Experience with HCC coding.

Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CMS coding principles and guidelines, and familiarity with physician-specific regulations and policies related to documentation and coding.

Knowledge of Medicare Risk Adjustment, and HIPAA regulations.

Proficiency with ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines.

Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and have excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Participates in team and company meetings.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience with Risk Adjustment coding

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 23 - 35 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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