Job Title

Remote HCC Coder – Risk Adjustment

Employment Type

Schedule & Hours

• Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
• Work Schedule:
  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday–Friday, 8‑hour daytime shifts based on your local time zone
  • No nights, weekends, or part‑time schedules

Compensation

• Hourly contract rate
• Productivity Incentive:
  • For every chart coded over 160 per week, coders receive a $3 per‑chart bonus
  • Bonus is uncapped

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Remote HCC Coders to support large‑scale risk adjustment coding projects. This role requires accurate and compliant diagnosis code abstraction across Medicare, Commercial, and Medicaid populations, with a strong focus on quality, productivity, and adherence to current coding guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical records to ensure accurate, compliant, and complete diagnosis code abstraction for risk adjustment
• Abstract and code from multiple chart types, including physician, facility, and non‑facility records
• Perform full coding reviews for assigned special projects
• Apply ICD‑10‑CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic guidance, and project‑specific coding requirements
• Maintain 95% or higher coding quality accuracy consistently
• Utilize designated coding platforms with a focus on accuracy and productivity
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding workload, production goals, and deliverables
• Participate in dispute resolution processes when coding determinations are questioned
• Stay current on coding guidelines through required training, workshops, and independent review
• Professionally communicate findings and recommendations to leadership to support quality improvement
• Complete all assigned duties, special projects, and performance plan responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Certifications

• Active national coding credential in good standing through AAPC or AHIMA
  • Examples include: CRC, CPC, CCS

Experience

• 1–2 years of medical risk adjustment / HCC coding experience
• Hands‑on experience with HCC record abstraction and ICD‑10‑CM coding requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to meet quality and productivity standards in a fast‑paced coding environment
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Adherence to CMS, official coding guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Comfortable using computers and coding technology platforms
• Ability to manage deadlines, shifting priorities, and production targets
• HIPAA compliance and commitment to patient confidentiality
• Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Work Environment & Requirements

• Home‑based position within the continental United States
• Dedicated, secure, distraction‑free work area
• Reliable high‑speed internet connection
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements associated with computer work
• Participation in all required training is mandatory

Additional Information

• This role is aligned to defined quality and productivity expectations
• Candidates must be able to learn quickly, adapt to feedback, and maintain a positive, professional attitude

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