About the position
The Medical Records Coder position at Cigna Healthcare involves performing ICD-10-CM coding for reimbursement based on documentation review. The coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coding medical records while maintaining a high accuracy rate and adhering to Cigna's Medicare coding guidelines. The role also includes identifying providers who may require additional education on documentation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform ICD-10-CM coding for reimbursement from documentation review. ,
- Review, analyze, and code medical records as supported by documentation. ,
- Identify providers needing additional education on ICD-10-CM documentation requirements. ,
- Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate and meet daily production goals. ,
- Adhere to current Cigna Medicare coding guidelines.
Requirements
- Must possess and maintain an active coding credential through AAPC or AHIMA (e.g., CPC, CCS-P, CRC, RHIT, 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. ,
- 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. ,
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess excellent organizational skills. ,
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Risk Adjustment coding.
Benefits
- Medical insurance ,
- Vision insurance ,
- Dental insurance ,
- Well-being and behavioral health programs ,
- 401(k) with company match ,
- Company paid life insurance ,
- Tuition reimbursement ,
- Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year ,
- Paid holidays ,
- Annual bonus plan