Payer Coding Ops Hourly

Datavant

1d • $25 - $27 • Remote

About The Position

As an HCC (Hierarchical Condition Category) coder you will review medical records to identify and code diagnoses using a standardized system, ensuring accurate representation of patient conditions for risk adjustment and reimbursement purposes. You will play a critical role in translating clinical documentation into precise codes that reflect the complexity and severity of a patient's health status.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' HCC coding.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10.
• Ability to be flexible in the work environment.
• A strong knowledge base of medical terminology, medical abbreviations, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high quality.
• Must be able to follow instructions, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a remote environment, and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of the business use of computer hardware and software to ensure effectiveness and quality of the processing and security of the data.
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours weekly.
• Ability to be able work on multiple client projects.
• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC). We are accepting CPC-As but you must have your CRC as well

Responsibilities

• The certified coder reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic information in a patient’s medical record based on client specific guidelines for the project.
• The coder will ensure compliance with established ICD-10 CM, DRGs coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations, and accreditation guidelines.
• Coders must meet and maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate.
• Any other task requested by management.

Benefits

• Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role.
• The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: $25—$26.70 USD
• 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.
• This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
• Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
• In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
• At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process.
• Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please request it here, by selecting the ‘Interview Accommodation Request’ category.

What This Job Offers

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