Freelance Remote Risk Adjustment Coder Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Location: 100% Remote (Approved U.S. States Only)

Employment Type: Contract (5 Months)

Schedule: First Shift

We are seeking experienced Risk Adjustment Coding Auditors to support a growing healthcare organization during a high-volume operational period. This role is ideal for professionals with deep expertise in HCC coding, risk adjustment auditing, and regulatory compliance who thrive in a production-driven environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of risk adjustment programs that support quality healthcare outcomes and reimbursement processes.

• Audit risk adjustment codes for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with coding guidelines and best practices
• Perform retrospective and prospective medical record reviews
• Validate diagnosis coding based on provider documentation and CMS-HCC requirements
• Identify coding and documentation gaps that impact risk adjustment reporting
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, privacy, security, and regulatory requirements
• Provide written and verbal feedback regarding coding errors, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Support audit initiatives, production goals, and special projects
• Act as a subject matter expert on risk adjustment coding and audit practices
• Complete audit deliverables within established timelines and quality standards

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience
• 5+ years of HCC coding experience utilizing inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines
• 5+ years of Risk Adjustment audit experience
• 1+ year working in a production-based environment
• CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) certification in good standing
• Working knowledge of Medicare, ACA Commercial, and Medicaid risk adjustment models
• Experience communicating coding findings and audit outcomes to stakeholders
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

• Bachelor's Degree
• RHIT or RHIA certification with strong risk adjustment coding experience
• HEDIS and/or STARS experience
• Provider education experience
• RADV audit experience
• CPMA or additional coding certifications
• Experience with NLP software platforms

• Risk Adjustment
• HCC Coding
• Medical Coding Audits
• Healthcare Compliance
• Medicare Risk Adjustment
• Documentation Review
• CMS-HCC Methodology
• Clinical Documentation Improvement

• Fully remote position
• First shift schedule
• Collaborative healthcare-focused team environment
• Potential for future extension or conversion based on business needs and performance

Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Interested candidates should have a strong background in risk adjustment auditing, HCC coding, and healthcare compliance, along with an active CRC certification.

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This is a Contract position based out of St Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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