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Certified Risk Adjustment Coder

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Certified Risk Adjustment Coder

Prepare yourself for the CRC Certification Exam and begin a new and rewarding career path. This course teaches fundamental medical coding skills for risk adjustment coding. The course covers ICD-10-CM coding for all risk adjustment models (HCC, HHS-ACA, CDPS) and assures a broad knowledge in reviewing and assigning the correct diagnosis codes for all risk adjustment models. The registration fee for this course includes AAPC membership, CRC practice exams, and the AAPC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC™) exam.

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Program Highlights

  • Learn and define different models of risk adjustment (HCC, CDPS, HHS-ACA, Hybrid)
  • Understand predictive modeling and its impact on risk adjustment
  • Survey the impact of risk adjustment on the financial well-being of an organization
  • Learn and apply official coding guidelines
  • Identify documentation deficiencies for diagnosis coding
  • Understand the most common conditions in risk adjustment and how to properly code in ICD-10-CM

100% Online

The online risk adjustment coder program is self-paced, 100% online, and can be completed in 6 months or less.

In this course you will learn the varying risk adjustment models and the effects of predictive modeling and quality of care. This information will help you understand the impact on risk adjustment models driven by quality of care and predictive modeling. You will be able to identify common errors in diagnosis coding and determine documentation barriers encountered when coding for risk adjustment. Finally, you will utilize practical diagnosis coding skills as they complete hands-on cases throughout the course.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Risk Adjustment (CRC™) Certification Exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). You will receive an exam voucher and AAPC membership after successful completion of the course and financial obligation.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the course.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. In addition, you will receive an exam voucher for the Certified Risk Adjustment (CRC™) Certification Exam, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) after successful completion of the course and financial obligation.

The courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, the direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. The student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. The goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it’s through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

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