Coding Consultant Outpatient

Datavant

13h • Remote

About The Position

Datavant is seeking experienced, credentialed outpatient coders to join its collaborative healthcare data team. This fully remote role offers a flexible schedule and is seeking a strong Emergency Department coder. The ideal candidate has detailed knowledge of medical terminology and experience with facility E/M leveling, injections and infusions, and bedside procedures. CCS certification and experience with EPIC and 3M/Solventum are specified as required for the role.

The Coding Consultant reviews hospital medical records, assigns and sequences diagnoses and procedure codes, determines discharge dispositions, and enters coded information for statistical and reporting purposes. The role also identifies documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues, communicates with appropriate personnel, and meets established accuracy and productivity standards. The consultant maintains professional credentials through continuing education, participates in employer-sponsored education, and works with co-workers, management, and hospital staff on clinical and reimbursement issues.

The position requires professionalism, sound judgment, customer-service focus, flexibility, dependability, organization, teamwork, and the ability to manage complex work and decisions. The consultant must follow AHIMA’s code of ethics and all HIM Division policies. Annual introductory HIPAA and other assigned testing must be completed and passed.

Datavant describes benefits for full-time employees as medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) savings plan with match, two weeks of paid time off, and paid and floating holidays. PRN employees receive a 401(k) savings plan with match. The company also offers free annual CEUs, an education and professional dues stipend, work equipment, comprehensive training, and management mentorship. Pay varies based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other role requirements.

Requirements

• AHIMA certification (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS) or AAPC certification (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC); the role description specifically states CCS is required.
• At least 2 years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
• Experience as a strong Emergency Department coder; the posting also describes the ideal candidate as having 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in facility E/M leveling, injections and infusions, and bedside procedures.
• Proficiency in most or all of the listed coding specialties: Same Day Surgery, Observation, and Injections/Infusions.
• Proficiency in most or all of the listed coding specialties: Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, and E/M leveling.
• Experience with EPIC and 3M/Solventum.
• Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work adeptly in a remote setting and demonstrate exceptional time management.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills, professionalism, flexibility, dependability, customer-service focus, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assign the appropriate discharge disposition.
• Abstract and enter 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.
• Track continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
• Attend Datavant Health-sponsored education meetings and in-services.
• Demonstrate initiative and judgment in performing job responsibilities.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Work in a professional, efficient, and positive manner.
• Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics and comply with all HIM Division policies.
• Complete and pass the annual introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned annual testing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions for full-time and PRN employees.
• Two weeks of paid time off for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays and floating holidays for full-time employees.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) every year.
• Stipend to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC).
• Equipment provided: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard.
• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager.
• Management and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed