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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level risk adjustment coder in Lakeland, FL is $25.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.69 and $32.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder job?

An Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder reviews medical records to identify and assign accurate diagnosis codes for risk adjustment purposes. Their work ensures healthcare organizations receive appropriate reimbursement based on patient health conditions. They typically use ICD-10-CM codes and follow guidelines from CMS and other regulatory bodies. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and an understanding of risk adjustment models. Entry-level coders may work in various healthcare settings, including insurance companies, hospitals, or coding firms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder, you need a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, typically supported by completion of a coding training program or relevant coursework. Familiarity with coding software, electronic medical records (EMR) systems, and coding certification such as CPC or CRC is often preferred. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications ensure the accurate coding of diagnoses for risk adjustment, compliance with regulations, and contribute to optimal healthcare reimbursement.

What does a typical workday look like for an entry level risk adjustment coder?

A typical day for an entry level risk adjustment coder involves reviewing patient medical records to identify and assign appropriate diagnostic codes based on clinical documentation. You’ll use specialized coding software and electronic health record systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal guidelines. Collaboration with senior coders, team leads, and occasionally clinicians is common when clarification or additional documentation is needed. Most entry level coders work in an office or remote environment and spend much of their day analyzing records, updating databases, and participating in training sessions to stay current on coding updates.

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Systems Analyst Advisor - Commercial Risk Adjustment

Systems Analyst Advisor - Commercial Risk Adjustment

Elevance Health

Tampa, FL • On-site

$101K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Elevance Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 348 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

184th of 281 rated insurance


Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2026-07-24

Position Title:

Systems Analyst Advisor - Commercial Risk Adjustment

Job Description:

System Analyst Advisor - Commercial Risk Adjustment

Location: Hybrid1: This role requires associates be in the office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The System Analyst Advisor supports Commercial Risk Adjustment CMS submissions and related regulatory reporting initiatives. This role is responsible for analyzing complex data, developing automated data solutions, and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of data used for CMS submissions. The position also supports CMS and federal audit requests by analyzing data, responding to CMS inquiries, validating results, and providing documentation to meet regulatory requirements.

As part of the organization's data modernization strategy, this role will support the migration of legacy SQL and SAS processes to Snowflake and other cloud-based technologies. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-directed professional who takes ownership of work, performs deep-dive analysis, identifies opportunities to automate and improve processes, and quickly adapts to new technologies with minimal direction.

How you will make an impact:

  • Support end-to-end Commercial Risk Adjustment CMS submissions, including data analysis, validation, issue resolution, submission support, and post-submission activities to ensure compliance with CMS requirements.
  • Support CMS and federal audits by performing data analysis, validating results, responding to CMS inquiries, and providing required documentation.
  • Independently investigate complex data issues and develop SAS and SQL solutions to support regulatory reporting and business needs.
  • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements, defect fixes, and other initiatives impacting CMS submissions.
  • Develop, maintain, and automate data extraction, validation, reporting, and reconciliation processes using SQL and SAS.
  • Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL and SAS programs and queries.
  • Perform deep-dive analysis to identify trends, root causes, data quality issues, and opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Support the migration of existing SQL and SAS processes, reports, and data workflows to Snowflake and other modern cloud-based technologies.
  • Analyze existing code and business processes to recommend scalable, efficient solutions during modernization and migration efforts.
  • Partner with business and IT teams to evaluate system changes, assess impacts to CMS submissions, and implement effective solutions.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve data quality, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Perform data modeling and support enterprise data warehouse solutions.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, implement corrective actions, and document technical processes and business rules.
  • Manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 6 years experience in a variety of technologies, documenting requirements and/or building test cases; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

  • Experience supporting Commercial Risk Adjustment CMS submissions; Commercial Risk Adjustment experience is highly preferred.
  • Experience with CMS Risk Adjustment processes, EDGE Server submissions, CMS regulatory reporting, and/or federal audits.
  • Experience responding to CMS inquiries and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
  • Experience migrating SQL, SAS, or ETL processes to Snowflake,Python, Spark/Snowpark and cloud-based data warehouse technologies.
  • Experience migrating SQL, SAS, or reporting solutions to Snowflake or similar cloud platforms.
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Experience working with healthcare data, enterprise data warehouses, ETL processes, data governance, and data quality best practices.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $101,120 to $151,680

Location(s): Richmond, Roanoke, VA

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stockpurchaseand 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

IFT > IT Bus Systems Solutions Planning

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.


Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.


How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.


We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.


Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.


The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.


Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.


Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.


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Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

2004

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