The HCC Coder analyzes clinical documentation—such as progress notes, annual wellness visits, and specialist reports—to identify all active, chronic, and co-existing medical conditions. Unlike general outpatient or inpatient coding, this role focuses heavily on risk adjustment models (like CMS-HCC) to determine patient health status.
Key ResponsibilitiesRecord Review: Read and analyze patient charts, medical histories, and provider notes to extract relevant clinical data.Diagnosis Coding: Assign precise and specific ICD-10-CM codes for chronic and high-risk conditions following official coding guidelines.Risk Adjustment Abstraction: Capture all reportable conditions that affect the Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) score.Compliance & Quality: Maintain high accuracy and compliance with HIPAA and health plan requirements.Productivity:
Meet daily or weekly chart review quotas and quality benchmarks set by the employer.
Requirements and Qualifications
Experience: 1 to 3+ years of core medical coding experience, with specific exposure to HCC or risk adjustment.
Certifications: Industry credentials like the Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).Knowledge: Strong command of ICD-10-CM guidelines, human anatomy, medical terminology, and disease processes.Technical Skills: Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR), abstraction software, and basic Microsoft Office tools
Pay: ₹10,539.41 - ₹42,783.71 per month
Benefits
- Adaptable schedule
Work Location: In person
📌 HCC coder for medical coding (Chennai)
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📍 Chennai