Location: Remote/Hybrid - ONLY STATES FLORIDA, GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS
Department: Primary Care
Reports To: Director of Risk Adjustment / Population Health Manager
The Certified Risk Adjustment Coder is responsible for reviewing medical records, identifying and validating diagnoses, and ensuring accurate risk adjustment coding in accordance with CMS-HCC guidelines. This role partners closely with primary care providers, clinical staff, and leadership to improve documentation accuracy, support value-based care initiatives, and ensure appropriate reimbursement for patient populations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Review medical records to identify opportunities for accurate risk adjustment coding and documentation.
- Perform prospective and retrospective chart reviews to ensure compliance with CMS-HCC, ICD-10-CM, and payer-specific guidelines.
- Validate chronic conditions, disease burden, and documentation requirements.
- Collaborate with primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and care teams to clarify diagnoses and improve documentation practices.
- Educate providers on risk adjustment coding requirements and best practices.
- Monitor coding trends, quality metrics, and coding accuracy.
- Assist in closing care gaps and supporting value-based care initiatives.
- Conduct coding audits and prepare findings for leadership review.
- Maintain compliance with Medicare Advantage, commercial payer, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement projects relating to documentation and coding performance.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), or equivalent coding certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of risk adjustment coding experience.
- Strong understanding of:
- CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model
- ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines
- Medicare Advantage Programs
- Medical Terminology and Anatomy
- Experience reviewing primary care medical records.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Experience in Value-Based Care or Population Health.
- Experience working with Medicare Advantage populations.
- Knowledge of quality programs such as HEDIS and STAR Ratings.
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
- Ability to review electronic medical records and reports for extended periods.
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Remote Work Flexibility (if applicable)
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
PCC Medical Holdings is seeking an experienced Certified Risk Adjustment Coder to support our primary care practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of CMS-HCC risk adjustment methodologies, ICD-10 coding, and Medicare Advantage programs. This individual will work closely with providers and clinical staff to ensure accurate documentation and coding, improve risk score accuracy, and support value-based care initiatives across our patient population. Strong analytical skills, coding certification, and healthcare experience are required.
Skills Required
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), or equivalent coding certification
- At least 2 years of risk adjustment coding experience
- Understanding of the CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines
- Knowledge of Medicare Advantage programs
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
- Experience reviewing primary care medical records
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience in value-based care or population health
- Experience with Medicare Advantage populations
- Knowledge of HEDIS and STAR Ratings quality programs
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
What We Do
Physician Care Centers is a value based primary care group that’s been serving the Medicare population for over 10 years. We’re a company that’s about great health care, making your health our #1 priority. We have grown to over 30 wholly owned locations spanning South Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. At PCC we pride ourselves on providing more than just primary health care, ultimately guiding our patients to healthy, enjoyable and rewarding lives.


