Outpatient Coding Consultant - Remote

Datavant

12h•$20 - $28•Remote

About The Position

Datavant is seeking experienced and credentialed outpatient coders to support accurate hospital coding and help improve how healthcare data is connected and used. This fully remote role has a flexible schedule and focuses on Outpatient Same-Day Surgery/Observation (OP SDS/OBS) coding. The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant coding experience, a current CCS certification, and experience using Epic and 3M. Experience reviewing and clearing coding edits is helpful. The consultant reviews medical records, assigns and sequences diagnosis and procedure codes, determines discharge disposition, and abstracts coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements. The role also involves communicating documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues, maintaining specified accuracy and productivity standards, tracking continuing education, and collaborating with coworkers, management, and hospital staff on clinical and reimbursement matters. The consultant must follow AHIMA’s code of ethics and Datavant HIM Division policies.

Requirements

Current CCS certification is required for the described OP SDS/OBS coding role.
At least two years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS) or AAPC credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC).
Proficiency in most or all of the following coding specialties: Same Day Surgery, Observation, and Injections/Infusions.
Proficiency in most or all of the following coding 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.
High attention to detail and depth of knowledge in medical terminology.
Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
Customer-service focus, professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and a desire to learn.
Ability to handle highly complex work functions and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing and clearing coding edits.

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 coworkers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
Perform work in a professional, efficient, and positive manner.
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics.
Comply with all HIM Division policies.
Take and pass the annual introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned annual testing.