AHIMA Risk Adjustment Coding Microcredential

Issued by AHIMA

The AHIMA Risk Adjustment Coding Microcredential is intended for individuals who conduct risk adjustment coding as part of their role. Individuals with this competency are typically medical records specialists, medical coders, or other individuals who compile, process, and maintain records.

Type Validation
Level Intermediate
Time Hours
Cost Paid

Skills

Foundational Coding
Frequently Coded HCC Conditions
Medical Terminology: Anatomy
Quality or Regulatory Reform
Risk Adjustment Documentation and Compliance
Risk Adjustment Methodology

Earning Criteria

Individuals who validate their competence in risk adjustment coding do so by meeting or exceeding a pre-established passing standard as a result of completing a comprehensive, three-hour risk-adjustment coding assessment, developed by AHIMA subject matter experts, and developed in accordance with best practices for assuring competence in a specific role, domain, topic, or skill.