Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder

A risk adjustment coder main role is to provide proper identification of patient’s health records conditions in order for health plans have appropriate payments to cover care. Through assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM codes adhering to risk adjustment models, auditing inadequate, ambiguous or unclear coded records, and complying with the standards of ethical coding set by the American Health Information Management Association, Medical coders stand as a valuable asset for any Healthcare provider.

Certified Risk Adjustment Coders Understand medical coding norms and regulations in depth, including compliance and reimbursement, as well as the influence of diagnosis coding on risk-based payment models.

Course Overview

  • 6 Class sessions
  • 20 Hours of Training
  • Study Guide  2024
  • Final Review of 100 Questions
  • Certificate of Completion
  • CEUs
  • Live Classes with Certified AAPC Instructors
  • Direct Interaction with Instructors and personalized attention to your questions and doubts during the duration of the course.

By the end of this course you will...

  • Overview and study of several risk adjustments models
  • Recognize the effects and importance of predictive modeling on risk adjustment.
  • Recognize and fix documentation errors in diagnosis coding
  • Understand and communicate financial implications of risk adjustment.
  • Follow the ICD-10-CM coding standards and improve specificity
  • Recognize the most prevalent ailments for risk adjustment coding
  • In depth knowledge of the components of the medical file.

Certification Training Requisites:

  • CPC Certification attained and/or dominion of ICD-10-CM Coding Book
  • Work Experience as a Medical Coder (Conditions may apply)
  • Have your own ICD-10-CM (2024) Coding Book

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