Senior Risk Adjustment Auditor

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$36 - $42 / hour

Seniority

Senior

Associate Degree5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Senior Risk Adjustment Auditor

HonestHealth, Inc

• Audit third-party vendor coding and CDI outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to contracted performance standards • Audit internal CDI Specialist I and II work, including chart reviews, queries, and reconciliation activities • Identify coding inaccuracies, unsupported diagnoses, missed HCC opportunities, and documentation gaps • Deliver audit findings, trend analysis, and corrective action recommendations to CDI leadership and vendor partners • Track and report audit performance metrics to support continuous quality improvement initiatives. • Review completed encounters in the post-visit, pre-billing window to validate documentation completeness and coding accuracy • Review and audit Pre-visit plan coding and CDI • Evaluate alignment between medical record documentation and draft claims, ensuring proper HCC capture • Assess each diagnosis for appropriate ICD-10-CM specificity and MEAT criteria compliance • Prioritize high-impact conditions and risk-adjustable diagnoses for intervention and resolution • Ensure compliant query practices aligned with AHIMA and ACDIS standards • Review query quality, provider responses, and documentation updates to confirm clinical support for diagnoses • Validate final alignment between documentation and submitted claims, resolving discrepancies in partnership with coding and billing teams • Translate audit findings into targeted provider and team education on documentation, coding specificity, and risk adjustment compliance • Partner with CDI, coding, and leadership teams to improve workflows, policies, and audit readiness • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource on risk adjustment, CDI best practices, and audit standards • Support the evolution of CDI and audit processes as automation, EMR integrations, and vendor models mature • Identify opportunities to expand audit scope (e.g., documentation patterns, provider performance trends, process inefficiencies) • Contribute to the development of scalable audit frameworks and quality assurance methodologies • Deliver real-time and aggregate coding and documentation feedback to providers and their clinical support teams • Design and facilitate education sessions on ICD-10-CM specificity, chronic condition documentation, HCC coding, and risk adjustment compliance both virtually and, on occasion, in person • Perform other related responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or a related clinical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in risk adjustment, medical coding, CDI, or auditing
  • 2+ years of experience in prospective and concurrent review risk adjustment coding and auditing
  • Direct experience with Medicare Advantage (Part C) risk adjustment models and HCC coding required
  • Experience auditing vendor-delivered work and/or CDI programs preferred
  • One or more of the following certifications: CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) and CPC (Certified Professional Coder) are required
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist) is preferred
  • RHIT/RHIA is preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic guidance
  • Advanced technical expertise in risk adjustment and coding compliance
  • Strong understanding of CMS risk adjustment methodologies and HCC models
  • Expertise in MEAT criteria application and compliant query practices
  • Familiarity with CDI workflows, EMR systems, and coding/audit tools
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, risks, and improvement opportunities
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across CDI, coding, vendor management, and provider teams
  • Ability to translate complex audit findings into clear, actionable insights
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills across clinical and non-clinical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for provider education or team collaboration
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Eligible for short-term incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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