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Risk Adjustment Specialist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$92K/yr

This position will assist the Manager of Risk Adjustment with other projects as needed. Why VIVA HEALTH? VIVA HEALTH, part of the renowned University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System, is ...

Supports risk adjustment data validation (RADV), medical record retrieval, vendor coding audits ... management, accounting, finance, or other related field with 2 years of medical coding experience.

Risk Adjustment Specialist

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$92K/yr

This position will assist the Manager of Risk Adjustment with other projects as needed. Why VIVA HEALTH? VIVA HEALTH, part of the renowned University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System, is ...

The role partners closely with Market Operations, Network Management, Clinical Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Data & Technology teams to ensure enterprise Risk Adjustment goals are achieved ...

WI · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

The Risk Adjustment Coder will serve as an important part of the care team to improve documentation ... the attention of your manager. * Must visit Providers onsite at their Practice to provider ...

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How much do risk adjustment manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for risk adjustment manager in the United States is $103,704.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a risk adjustment manager?

A Risk Adjustment Manager is a professional who oversees the processes that ensure healthcare organizations accurately report patient diagnoses and health conditions for risk adjustment purposes. They manage teams and systems responsible for collecting, analyzing, and submitting data to regulatory agencies and insurers. Their work helps healthcare organizations receive appropriate reimbursement by aligning payments with the predicted cost of patient care based on risk factors. Risk Adjustment Managers also ensure compliance with government regulations and help implement best practices in data accuracy and quality. This role often involves collaboration with coding, clinical, and IT teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a risk adjustment manager?

To thrive as a Risk Adjustment Manager, you need expertise in healthcare data analytics, knowledge of risk adjustment methodologies (such as HCC), and experience with regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field. Familiarity with risk adjustment software, healthcare coding systems (like ICD-10 and CPT), and data management tools is crucial. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for managing teams and collaborating across departments. These skills ensure accurate risk scoring, optimize reimbursement, and maintain regulatory compliance within healthcare organizations.

What are the common challenges faced by a risk adjustment manager in ensuring accurate coding and documentation?

Risk Adjustment Managers often encounter challenges in maintaining consistent and accurate documentation and coding across multiple providers and departments. Ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, keeping up with frequent changes in risk adjustment models, and training staff on proper coding practices are ongoing responsibilities. Additionally, they must regularly audit clinical records, collaborate with medical practitioners, and address discrepancies or gaps in coding to optimize reimbursement and minimize compliance risks. Effective communication and strong analytical skills are essential to overcome these challenges and drive continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Risk Adjustment Manager vs Coding Specialist?

AspectRisk Adjustment ManagerCoding Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires CPC, CCS, or RHIT certificationsUsually requires CPC or CCS certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees risk adjustment processes, collaborates with clinical and coding teamsFocuses on medical coding and documentation accuracy
Employer & Industry UsageHealth plans, insurance companies, healthcare providersHospitals, clinics, billing companies

The Risk Adjustment Manager and Coding Specialist roles share common certifications and work within healthcare settings, but the manager oversees risk strategies and team coordination, while the coding specialist concentrates on accurate medical coding. Both roles are essential for compliance and reimbursement, but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Risk Adjustment Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,704 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

AVP, Medicare Risk Adjustment Performance

Orange, CA • On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

The Assistant Vice President, Medicare Risk Adjustment Performance provides executive leadership for Alignment's enterprise Risk Adjustment performance strategy and operations. The role is accountable for achieving annual RAF performance objectives, driving provider and market execution, and ensuring Risk Adjustment activities support the organization's financial, operational, and strategic objectives.

The AVP leads the development and execution of enterprise prospective, concurrent, and retrospective Risk Adjustment strategies and serves as the executive responsible for operational performance across provider engagement, coding operations, chart retrieval, submission, analytics, vendor management, and revenue realization.

The role partners closely with Market Operations, Network Management, Clinical Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Data & Technology teams to ensure enterprise Risk Adjustment goals are achieved while supporting audit readiness, provider performance improvement, and long-term organizational growth.

Enterprise Accountability Accountable for enterprise RAF performance outcomes and annual Risk Adjustment targets. Responsible for prospective, concurrent, and retrospective Risk Adjustment execution strategies. Provides executive oversight for chart retrieval, coding production, provider engagement, and coding submission performance. Establishes market and provider performance objectives and monitors achievement of operational results. Provides executive reporting and recommendations to senior leadership regarding Risk Adjustment performance, opportunities, risks, and resource needs. Oversees strategic vendor partnerships supporting enterprise Risk Adjustment capabilities.

General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

Lead the annual operating plan for Medicare risk adjustment performance, including goals, measures, milestones, resources and market-level execution plans.

Provide leadership across prospective, concurrent and retrospective programs, including annual wellness visit support, suspecting and recapture initiatives, chart retrieval, coding production and submission readiness.

Establish and monitor performance guidelines for quality, productivity, service levels and financial outcomes; ensure timely executive reporting and action-oriented performance reviews.

Use risk adjustment analytics, reporting and strategic business analysis to identify opportunities, risks, root causes and interventions across markets, provider groups and programs.

Finance Accountable for partnership with Finance and Actuarial teams to forecast RAF performance, evaluate revenue implications, monitor financial outcomes, and improve forecast accuracy across markets and programs.

Support bid development, revenue forecasting, and long-range planning activities.

Evaluate financial impact of provider performance, coding initiatives, and operational investments.

Provide executive visibility into Risk Adjustment financial performance and variances.

Vendor Ownership Establish strategic direction and performance expectations for Risk Adjustment vendors and external partners.

Oversee vendor contracts, service delivery, productivity, quality, compliance, and business outcomes.

Ensure vendor capabilities align with enterprise Risk Adjustment strategy and future-state operating models.

Provider Relationships Serve as executive sponsor for provider coding performance and documentation improvement initiatives.

Partner with Network Management, Market Operations and provider leadership to improve enterprise Risk Adjustment outcomes.

Lead provider performance reviews, corrective action planning, and performance improvement initiatives across delegated and non-delegated arrangements.

Establish accountability frameworks for IPA, provider and vendor performance.

Develop scalable reporting, analytical and operational capabilities that improve organizational visibility, support audit readiness and reduce reliance on manual controls.

Data & Technology Strategy Partner with DTS and enterprise analytics teams on Risk Adjustment data strategy and reporting capabilities.

Define business requirements supporting workflow modernization, automation, provider enablement, and enterprise reporting.

Sponsor technology initiatives that improve scalability, productivity, transparency, and audit readiness.

Drive adoption of modern analytics capabilities supporting provider and market performance management.

Revenue Integrity & RADV Readiness Support Ensure chart retrieval, coding production, provider engagement, and submission activities support enterprise RADV readiness objectives.

Partner with the AVP, Risk Adjustment Integrity & Transformation on validation findings, reconciliation activities, diagnosis corrections, and audit remediation initiatives.

Establish operational accountability for issues impacting diagnosis accuracy, documentation support, evidence availability, and revenue sustainability.

Support development of the enterprise MRA business case and modernization initiatives supporting long-term Risk Adjustment performance and audit readiness.

Establish policies, procedures, standard work and governance routines that support accurate and compliant execution across products and markets.

Maintain knowledge of CMS risk adjustment requirements, model changes and regulatory guidance, and translate changes into operational plans, training and performance expectations.

Communicate complex operational, technical and financial information as clear executive insights, decisions and business narratives.

Build, mentor and retain a high-performing multidisciplinary team and foster cross-functional accountability and continuous improvement.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Strategy & Business Planning Develop multi-year Risk Adjustment performance strategies aligned with enterprise growth objectives.

Establish annual goals, objectives, key performance indicators, and resource requirements.

Lead business case development for Risk Adjustment investments, operational initiatives, and technology capabilities.

Partner with executive leadership on future-state operating model decisions.

Support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.

Primary Control Points and Outcomes Provider workflow enablement: actionable information reaches providers and market teams in time to support appropriate documentation and intervention.

Diagnosis capture: eligible opportunities are addressed through compliant prospective, concurrent and retrospective programs.

Coding and submission: diagnoses are coded accurately, processed efficiently and submitted through controlled workflows.

Performance intelligence: leaders have timely, consistent and decision-ready views of RAF, coding, provider, vendor and market performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees assigned leaders and staff.

Responsibilities include workforce planning, recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees; assigning work; setting goals; monitoring and appraising results; coaching and developing talent; and addressing performance in accordance with company policy.

Minimum Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Minimum Experience: Ten or more years of progressive experience in managed care, Medicare Advantage, healthcare analytics, healthcare finance, risk adjustment, population health or related operations. Experience leading enterprise Risk Adjustment programs across multiple markets and provider arrangements. Demonstrated responsibility for financial performance, forecasting, strategic planning, or major business initiatives. Proven track record managing executive stakeholders and enterprise-wide programs. Seven or more years of people leadership, including development of high-performing analytical or operational teams.Education/Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, finance, analytics, information systems or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.Other: Demonstrated knowledge of CMS-HCC risk adjustment methodology, Medicare Advantage reimbursement, coding and documentation programs, encounter data, and performance measurement. Demonstrated experience designing or leading analytics, reporting, data governance or scalable data infrastructure that supports reporting accuracy, regulatory compliance and audit readiness. Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and working with executives, providers, vendors, compliance partners and technical teams. Experience with risk adjustment forecasting, provider performance analytics, data warehousing, SQL-based analytics or business intelligence platforms. Experience supporting multiple government-program lines of business or large, multi-market Medicare Advantage operations. Advanced ability to translate complex data into executive-level insights, recommendations and action plans. Strong verbal, written, presentation, organization and relationship-management skills.Computer Skills: Must be efficient in Excel and preferred with SQL knowledge.Other Skills and Abilities: Good organization skills Good analytical skills Good interpersonal skills Strong communication skillsSuccess Measures Achievement of annual RAF and Risk Adjustment performance goals. Provider performance improvement across targeted markets and organizations. Improvement in coding productivity, chart retrieval effectiveness, and submission performance. Reduction in operational barriers impacting Risk Adjustment outcomes. Support of enterprise RADV readiness and revenue integrity objectives. Delivery of strategic business initiatives supporting future-state Risk Adjustment transformation.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Essential Physical Functions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Pay Range:
  • $198,219.00 - $297,329.00 Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. Our mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for members every day. Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We've built a team of people who want to make a difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Come join the team that is changing health care — one person at a time.

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