Certified Risk Adjustment Coder

Habitat Health; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in San Francisco is seeking a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder to support accurate documentation for PACE participants. The ideal candidate will have a CRC certification, at least a year of experience, and extensive knowledge of coding standards, particularly in ICD-10-CM and CMS-HCC models. The role is remote and requires strong communication and analytical skills. Competitive hourly compensation and various health benefits are included in the offer.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) savings

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with CMS-HCC models v24 and v28.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Experience in PACE or complex care populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and code risk-adjustable diagnoses in participant medical records.
• Ensure accurate ICD-10-CM coding.
• Maintain communication with providers for documentation completeness.

Skills

Active CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder)

Knowledge of ICD-10-CM

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with EHR and Microsoft Excel

Education

1+ years of experience in risk adjustment coding

Job description

At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (”PACE”) in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente. Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations. Habitat Health is growing, and we’re looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more, visit https://www.habitathealth.com.

Role Scope

We are looking for a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder who is passionate about supporting accurate and compliant documentation for our PACE participants. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in an independent, remote environment, with strong critical thinking skills and a drive to deliver the highest quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in both CMS-HCC v24 and v28 models and the ability to apply coding standards across multiple workflows.

• Review participant medical records and provider documentation to identify, validate, and code risk-adjustable diagnoses in accordance with CMS-HCC v24 and v28 guidelines.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and compliant ICD-10-CM coding with a primary focus on concurrent and retrospective reviews (with flexibility for pre-visit planning as needed).
• Draft and submit compliant provider queries to clarify documentation and support accurate coding.
• Track and follow through on open queries—engaging with providers, monitoring responses, and closing them out appropriately.
• Apply strong critical thinking skills to resolve complex documentation and coding scenarios.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with providers and internal teams to support documentation completeness.
• Stay current with CMS, OIG, and industry regulations related to risk adjustment and coding compliance.

Qualifications

• Active CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in risk adjustment coding.
• In-depth knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CMS-HCC models v24 and v28.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, stay organized, and follow through on tasks with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage providers in a professional and solutions-oriented manner.
• High attention to detail and ability to critically analyze clinical documentation.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Excel.
• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice.

Nice to have

• Experience as a risk adjustment coder in PACE, long-term care, or complex care populations.
• Background in clinical documentation improvement (CDI) or coding quality assurance.
• Experience with Epic/OCHIN systems.

Compensation

We take into account an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The expected salary range for this position is $24-$27 hourly and is bonus eligible. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19

At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note that we have vaccination policies to keep both our team members and participants safe. For covid and flu, we require either proof of vaccination or declination form and required masking while in participant locations as a safe as an essential requirement of this role. Requests for reasonable accommodations due to an applicant’s disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We also require that team members adhere to all infection control, PPE standards and vaccination requirements related to specific roles and locations as a condition of employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or other status protected by applicable law.

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Habitat Health will take steps to provide people with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs with reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

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