Outpatient Coding Consultant - Remote

About the role

We’re looking for experienced and credentialed outpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate possesses high attention to detail and a depth of knowledge in medical terminology. This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, allowing you to help shape the future of healthcare from your own workspace.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assign the appropriate discharge disposition.
• 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).
• 3+ 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, Ancillary, Emergency Department, 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.
• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually.

Benefits

• Full-Time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Savings Plan with match, 2 weeks of paid time off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays.
• PRN employees: 401k savings plan with match, 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.

Pay

The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: $20—$28 USD.

Additional Information

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.