Risk Adjustment Coding Jobs
Risk Adjustment Coding jobs are open across health plans, managed care organizations, and physician groups, at every level from entry-level coder to senior auditor and compliance lead, with specializations in HCC coding, CMS risk adjustment, and retrospective chart review. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Who We Are
Rendr is the leading primary care focused, multi-specialty medical group dedicated to serving the Asian community in New York City. We strive to provide world-class, value-based health care with kindness at more than 100 clinical offices throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau County.
Why Join Rendr?
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package. (Salary is based on previous experience and years of service.)
- Join a team that values employee, embraces diversity, and is committed to making a meaningful impact within our communities.
Benefits We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays/ Floating Holiday(s)
- Commuter Benefits
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account/ Dependent Care Account
- Annual Performance Bonus
Job Overview:
A Certified Risk Adjustment Coder works to improve the quality of coding documentation and data in the HCC database. This position collaborates in providing expertise in the use and application of coding classification such as ICD-10-CM.
Essential Functions:
- Review medical record information on concurrent basis to identify, assess, monitor and document claims and encounter coding information as it pertains to Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)
- Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM codes and mapping to risk adjustment models
- Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations
- Remain current on diagnosis coding guidelines and risk adjustment reimbursement reporting requirements
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives
- Performs related work and projects as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Works with manager to identify, develop and implement strategies for quality improvement
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Active certified coder certification (CRC, CPC, CCS-P) through AHIMA or AAPC
- At least two years of risk adjustment coding experience
- Advanced knowledge of medical codes, terminology, abbreviations, anatomy & physiology, major disease, pharmacology and metric system.
- Excellent understanding of ICD-10-CM coding classification and guidelines
- Excellent understanding of CPT, HCPCS, and modifier coding and guidelines
Rendr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our team!
Discover Better Health Careers with Rendr!
Who We Are
Rendr is the leading primary care focused, multi-specialty medical group dedicated to serving the Asian community in New York City. We strive to provide world-class, value-based health care with kindness at more than 100 clinical offices throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau County.
Why Join Rendr?
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package. (Salary is based on previous experience and years of service.)
- Join a team that values employee, embraces diversity, and is committed to making a meaningful impact within our communities.
Benefits We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays/ Floating Holiday(s)
- Commuter Benefits
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account/ Dependent Care Account
- Annual Performance Bonus
Job Overview:
A Certified Risk Adjustment Coder works to improve the quality of coding documentation and data in the HCC database. This position collaborates in providing expertise in the use and application of coding classification such as ICD-10-CM.
Essential Functions:
- Review medical record information on concurrent basis to identify, assess, monitor and document claims and encounter coding information as it pertains to Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)
- Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM codes and mapping to risk adjustment models
- Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations
- Remain current on diagnosis coding guidelines and risk adjustment reimbursement reporting requirements
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives
- Performs related work and projects as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Works with manager to identify, develop and implement strategies for quality improvement
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Active certified coder certification (CRC, CPC, CCS-P) through AHIMA or AAPC
- At least two years of risk adjustment coding experience
- Advanced knowledge of medical codes, terminology, abbreviations, anatomy & physiology, major disease, pharmacology and metric system.
- Excellent understanding of ICD-10-CM coding classification and guidelines
- Excellent understanding of CPT, HCPCS, and modifier coding and guidelines
Rendr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our team!
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk adjustment coding jobs.
- CRC, CPC, CCS, or equivalent medical coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and hierarchical condition category assignment
- Experience with CMS-HCC, HHS-HCC, or EDPS risk adjustment payment models
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and coding software platforms
- Knowledge of Medicare Advantage or Medicaid managed care documentation guidelines
- High coding accuracy rate demonstrated through internal quality audits or chart reviews
Tips for Your Risk Adjustment Coding Job Search
Lead your resume with credentials front and center
Put your CPC, CRC, or CCS certification and your HCC coding experience in the top third of your resume. Hiring managers in risk adjustment scan for these signals first, and burying them below a summary paragraph costs you callbacks.
Quantify accuracy rates and audit volumes
Risk adjustment employers want evidence of precision. Replace vague phrases like 'coded medical records' with specific outputs: encounter volumes you processed, accuracy rates from internal audits, or RAF score improvement figures your team achieved.
Filter openings by model type before applying
HCC Version 28, EDPS, and HHS-HCC models each require different expertise. Read each posting carefully to match the risk adjustment model to your hands-on experience, then tailor your cover letter to that specific model so the match is obvious.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists risk adjustment coding openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare to demonstrate coding decisions in interviews
Many risk adjustment interviews include a live or take-home coding scenario using sample clinical documentation. Practice assigning HCC codes to complex, comorbid charts and be ready to explain your reasoning, including why you included or excluded borderline diagnoses.
Negotiate using compliance and audit scope, not just title
When discussing compensation, anchor your case to the scope of payer contracts you've coded for, the number of charts you audit weekly, and whether your role includes provider education. These details differentiate senior contributors from entry-level coders and support a stronger offer.
Risk Adjustment Coding Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most risk adjustment codings?
The companies hiring the most risk adjustment codings right now include Millennium Physician, Astrana Health, and Rendr, with the largest share of openings in California, Indiana, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health plans and managed care organizations consistently drive the highest volume of postings in this specialty.
How many risk adjustment coding jobs are remote?
About 91% of risk adjustment coding openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible specialties in healthcare coding. Retrospective chart review and HCC validation roles tend to be the most frequently offered as fully remote positions, while provider education and on-site audit roles more often require in-person presence.
How do you become a risk adjustment coding?
Start by earning a foundational medical coding credential such as the CPC or CCS through AAPC or AHIMA, which requires passing a proctored exam and demonstrating proficiency in ICD-10-CM. From there, pursue the Certified Risk Adjustment Coder credential offered by AAPC. Build hands-on experience through inpatient or outpatient coding roles, then specialize by working with Medicare Advantage or Medicaid managed care documentation to develop fluency in HCC assignment and payer-specific guidelines.
Can you get a risk adjustment coding job with little or no experience?
Entry-level risk adjustment coding roles exist, but most require at least a foundational coding credential like the CPC or CCS before employers will consider you. Candidates with no prior coding work experience can strengthen their candidacy by completing HCC-specific training modules, volunteering for chart abstraction projects, or taking on internship work through coding programs. Demonstrating knowledge of ICD-10-CM and the CMS-HCC model in your cover letter helps compensate for a shorter work history.
What does the risk adjustment coding interview process look like?
Most risk adjustment coding interviews begin with a recruiter screening call focused on your credentials, coding volume, and familiarity with specific risk adjustment models. A technical interview or coding assessment follows, often involving real or simulated clinical documentation where you assign HCC codes and explain your rationale. Final rounds may include a meeting with a compliance lead or medical director who evaluates your understanding of documentation guidelines and your approach to ambiguous diagnoses.
Where can I find and apply to risk adjustment coding jobs?
You can find and apply to risk adjustment coding jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits your background.
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