Outpatient Coder SDS OBS FT

About the role

We are seeking experienced and credentialed outpatient coders to join our team. The role is fully remote with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Abstract and enter the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements.
• Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution.
• Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment and meet site-designated productivity standards.
• Be responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
• Attend Datavant Health sponsored education meetings/in-services.
• Demonstrate initiative and judgment in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner.
• Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics.
• Be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and a desire to learn.
• Handle a high complexity of work function and decision-making.
• Possess strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Comply with all HIM Division Policies.

Requirements

• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).
• 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
• Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions)
• Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, adeptness in remote work, and exceptional time management skills.
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.

Preferred

• An experienced Outpatient Coder SDS/OBS for heavy processing.
• A CCS certification is required, and systems used are Cerner and 3M360 systems.

Qualifications

• Medical Coding Certification (CMC) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.
• Experience with Cerner and 3M360 systems.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• High attention to detail and a depth of knowledge in medical terminology.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Savings Plan with match, 2 weeks of paid time off, and Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays.
• Free CEUs every year.
• Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC).
• Equipment: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard.
• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager.
• Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we’re in this together!)

Pay

The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: $20—$35 USD.

Schedule

This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule.