Remote Risk-Adjustment Coder (Contractor)

DaMar Staffing; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks experienced Value-Based Coders for a remote contractor role focused on in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other value-based programs. You will review clinical documentation and assign complete ICD-10-CM codes that reflect patient health and risk adjustment.

This project emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and the ability to work independently with flexible scheduling. You will support CMS-HCC models, identify SDOH and medication-related codes, and collaborate

Qualifications

• 3+ years in outpatient/risk adjustment coding (Medicare Advantage, ACA, or Medicaid).
• Active CRC, CPC, or equivalent AAPC/AHIMA certification.
• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and risk adjustment methodologies.
• Prior experience with in-home assessment documentation preferred.
• Working knowledge of SDOH and value-based documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review provider documentation from in-home health assessments and assign all appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.
• Apply risk adjustment principles to ensure accurate condition capture and model alignment.
• Identify and code SDOH and medication-related Z codes when documented.
• Verify that all coded diagnoses are fully supported per MEAT / TAMPER standards.
• Collaborate with clinical reviewers when clarification or validation is required.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy benchmarks in accordance with project standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

ICD-10-CM coding proficiency

Risk adjustment knowledge

Self-directed work

Communication with reviewers

Education

CRC/CPC or AHIMA certification

Tools

EHR / EMR software

CMS risk adjustment models

Job description

DaMar Staffing seeks experienced Value-Based Coders for a remote contractor role focused on in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other value-based programs. You will review clinical documentation and assign complete ICD-10-CM codes that reflect patient health and risk adjustment.

This project emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and the ability to work independently with flexible scheduling. You will support CMS-HCC models, identify SDOH and medication-related codes, and collaborate