Coding Consultant Outpatient - PRN

Datavant

1d•$20 - $35•Remote

About The Position

Datavant is seeking experienced, credentialed outpatient coders to support its healthcare data services. This fully remote PRN role offers a flexible schedule. The position calls for expertise in Emergency Department coding, injections and infusions, procedures, modifiers, and facility-level coding. The coder reviews medical records, assigns and sequences diagnosis and procedure codes, determines discharge disposition, and abstracts coded information for hospital statistical and reporting needs. The role also involves identifying documentation improvement opportunities, maintaining coding and APC accuracy, communicating with colleagues and hospital staff, and keeping professional credentials current. Experience with Epic and Clintegrity is strongly preferred. The estimated total cash compensation range is $20–$35 USD.

Requirements

At least 2 years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role; the posting also describes the position as needing 3+ years of outpatient coding experience.
AHIMA certification (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS) or AAPC certification (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC); CCS certification is specifically required in the role description.
Proficiency in most or all of these specialties: Same Day Surgery, Observation, and Injections/Infusions.
Proficiency in most or all of these specialties: Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, and E/M leveling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work remotely, and exceptional time-management skills.
Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software.
Ability to meet the stated coding and APC accuracy rates and site-designated productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epic and Clintegrity is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Assign and sequence codes 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, while meeting site-designated productivity standards.
Track continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
Attend Datavant Health-sponsored education meetings and in-services.
Use initiative and judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
Perform work professionally, efficiently, and positively; demonstrate customer-service focus, flexibility, dependability, and willingness to learn.
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics and comply with all HIM Division policies.
Handle complex work functions and decision-making, using strong organizational and teamwork skills.
Take and pass the annual introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned annual testing.