PACE Risk Adjustment Coder

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesCompany: AAPCPosted: 2026-08-10Remote Contract PositionJob Duties:Code medical records to validate ICD-10-CM codes for PACE Risk AdjustmentMeet department production and quality standardsResearch regulatory guidelines for supporting documentationPrepare coding reports using excelPrepare oral and/or written reports of work activity to SupervisorBe responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breachOther duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:Minimum 3 years of PACE risk adjustment coding experienceExtensive ICD-10-CM coding experience, with Risk Adjustment models for PACEExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to "own" project and complete charts assigned in work queue dailyDetail oriented and deadline driven attitudeAbility to think critically and determine the best method for completing tasksStrong computer skills (Excel, Word, EMR systems, and internet)Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgencyStrong time management, organization skills, and work ethicCertification Requirements:CRC and 3 years' experience coding risk adjustmentAttributes:Humble - Learns, adapts, and improves relentlessly. Seeks feedback without insecurity and implements coaching. Recognizes others' contributions gratefully. Approaches work and relationships with an abundance mentality. Places the needs of others above self.Supportive - Empowers and uplifts others. Listens actively and responds with empathy and understanding. Prioritizes well-being and growth of team members and customers ahead of own interest. Faces challenges together, believing in collective strength and unity.Driven - Self-starts and stays highly motivated to achieve ambitious goals. Shares contagious energy and enthusiasm liberally. Takes initiative without always being directed. Demonstrates confidence in decision-making and effectively balances autonomy and authority with accountability.Transparent - Aligned with a culture of openness, integrity, and trustworthiness. Follows through on commitments to internal and external parties. Maintains strict accountability and values the trust placed in them by others.Innovative - Entrepreneurial spirit with a scrappy mentality. Dreams big, sees opportunity, pursues full potential, and finds ways to accomplish the impossible. Rolls up sleeves and does real work. Works quickly, intelligently, and flexibly.AAPC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.