Inpatient Medical Coder – FT – Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We’re looking for experienced and credentialed inpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate for this role 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!
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of recent inpatient coding facility experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
- Associate or Bachelor's degree from an AHIMA-certified HIM or Nursing Program, or completion of a certificate program from AHIMA/AAPC with a preference for CCS
- Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience at a Level I Trauma Center, preferably within an academic medical facility.
- Experience with significant level of coding quality review feedback
- Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software
Responsibilities
- Assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes
- Accurately sequence and abstract medical codes from patient records, ensuring precision and adherence to documentation
- Oversee and audit the work of Level 1 & 2 Coders, where applicable
- Champion documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues, facilitating resolution with relevant stakeholders
- Uphold an overall 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for MS-DRG assignments
- Maintain site-specific productivity benchmarks
- Foster professional communication with colleagues, management, and hospital staff, while addressing clinical and reimbursement issues
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k Savings Plan w/match
- 2 weeks of paid time off
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
