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Remote HCC Medical Coder

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$20 - $23/hr

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Houston, TX · Remote

$18 - $22/hr

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level risk adjustment coder in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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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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.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Risk Adjustment Coder job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 33% In-person, 34% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,182 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Risk Adjustment Coding Coordinator (onsite), full time, days

Holland, MI

Holland Hospital
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$23.30 - $34.95/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 hours ago

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Job description

CURRENT HOLLAND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES- Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday employee account.

The Coordinator will support Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding risk adjustment initiatives across value-based care contracts by preparing medical records, performing documentation review, ensuring accurate capture of diagnosis codes, and educating providers. This role partners closely with providers, clinical staff, coding teams and operational leadership to optimize HCC capture and improve documentation integrity.
Qualifications:
Professional coding certification; Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) strongly preferred or required within 12 months of hire
Experience with risk adjustment programs preferred.
Prior provider education or clinical collaboration experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills for provider education and stakeholder collaboration

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Mon-Thrs- 8am-4:30pm Fri- 8a-12p

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36

Wage Range: $23.30 - $34.95 per hour

Weekend Requirements: NA
Requirements:

- High school diploma/GED or higher education

-Certified Professional Coder (C-CPC)

Clinical Documentation Review & Risk Adjustment Coding

  • Prepare and manage risk adjustment visit workflows, including maintaining patient lists, diagnosis summaries, and assisting with scheduling coordination.
  • Conduct comprehensive previsit chart reviews to identify and validate ICD10-CM diagnoses that accurately represent each patient's health status.
  • Perform postvisit documentation analysis to ensure proper ICD10-CM code assignment, diagnosis specificity, and compliance with MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, Treat) criteria.
  • Maintain uptodate knowledge of CMS risk adjustment regulations, HCC models, and clinical documentation and coding standards.
  • Support organizational value-based care goals by collaborating with Manager, Quality and clinical teams to ensure compliant risk adjustment documentation.

Provider Engagement, Education & Clinical Support

  • Serve as a clinical documentation and coding subject matter expert, supporting providers in achieving compliant and accurate risk adjustment practices.
  • Deliver ongoing education and feedback to providers and coders regarding documentation standards, diagnosis specificity, and optimal risk adjustment coding principles.
  • Identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies and communicate findings through structured, actionable feedback, including formalized documentation queries as needed.
  • Promote a culture of documentation excellence that supports quality outcomes, operational performance, and compliant value-based care delivery.

Audit, Reporting & Performance Monitoring

  • Conduct routine and targeted chart audits to assess documentation quality, coding accuracy, and HCC recapture performance.
  • Track, analyze, and report key risk adjustment performance indicators, including recapture rates, suspect condition closure, documentation accuracy, and provider-level trends.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to integrate risk adjustment best practices into existing clinical workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Participate in quality assurance initiatives, report findings to leadership, and support the development of corrective action plans or workflow enhancements.

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