Larock’s Professional Risk Adjustment Coder Certificate Program teaches the principles of risk adjustment and accurate diagnosis coding. In addition, there will be discussion of predictive modeling, financial impact of risk adjustment coding, documentation challenges, official diagnosis coding guidelines, and diagnosis coding in ICD-10-CM. This course is recommended for anyone who is currently working in risk adjustment or wants to learn risk adjustment coding.
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
Define different models of risk adjustment (HCC, CDPS, HHS-ACA, Hybrid)
- Understand predictive modeling and its impact on risk adjustment
- Explain risk adjustment impact on financial matters
- Apply official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
- Identify elements of the medical record
- Identify documentation deficiencies for diagnosis coding
- Understand the most common conditions in risk adjustment and how to properly code in ICD-10-CM
This program combines Larock’s Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Medical Office Administration, and Risk Adjustment Coder. Students can expect to receive three (3) certificates upon graduation. These 3 programs combined make this program an industry-leader in the medical billing and coding industry.
Fast Facts
Program Length: 24 weeks
Small Class Sizes
Flexible Schedule
Affordable, interest-free payment options
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Professional Risk Adjustment Coder Career Possibilities
Job Titles for Medical Billing and Coding Specialists include, but are not limited to:
Medical Biller
Medical Coder
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
Insurance Specialist
Posting Clerk
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
Risk Adjustment Coder
Risk Adjustor Coder
Medical Office Administrator
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Medical Administrative Assistant
Front Desk Clerk
Unit Clerk
Medical Receptionist
Medical Office Manager
Registration Clerk
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