Rushikesh Kakade CPC,CRC,LSSWB,LSSGB — Product Engineer

I am a Senior Medical Coder and quality-focused professional with over 7 years of experience in US healthcare medical coding, specializing in HCC risk adjustment, compliance, and audit excellence. I bring strong leadership capabilities in ICD-10-CM coding, CMS risk adjustment guidelines, and documentation integrity, with a consistent track record of driving high-accuracy outcomes and audit readiness across complex coding environments. My hands-on experience with Epic and eClinicalWorks (eCW) enables me to lead teams effectively across diverse EMRs while ensuring standardized, compliant coding practices. In leadership and quality roles, I have conducted internal and external audits, analyzed error trends, and implemented corrective action plans that improved coding accuracy, reduced rework, and strengthened compliance performance. I actively mentor and coach junior coders, support onboarding and training initiatives, and serve as a subject matter expert for complex and high-risk charts. I collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align quality benchmarks, productivity targets, and client expectations. Known for my analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and continuous improvement approach, I am committed to building high-performing teams, maintaining regulatory excellence, and delivering sustainable value in risk adjustment and coding operations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare Coding Specialist with expertise in risk adjustment and compliance.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 7 yrs 3 mos