Profee Coding Consultant - PRN
About The Position
The Provider Practice Coding Consultant role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of medical coding. You will provide essential consulting services and educational support, guiding healthcare professionals on improved coding practices. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders such as clients and healthcare leaders, you'll meet and exceed customer expectations through identifying and proposing solutions, and being a responsible and reliable teammate. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in elevating coding quality, ensuring compliance, and optimizing service outcomes in both hospitals and alternative care settings.
Requirements
- AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).
- Experience working in a process-driven, high-volume coding environment; Strong knowledge of CPT II codes
- Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and performance standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, adeptness in remote work, and exceptional time management skills.
- Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
- Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually
Responsibilities
- Review medical records and assign precise codes to ensure accurate coding aligned with client needs (CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 procedures, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS, HCPCS).
- Conduct data quality reviews of records to assess compliance with official coding and documentation guidelines.
- Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues
- Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion
- Uphold Datavant and HIM Division policies, promoting a culture of compliance and operational efficiency.
- Track continuing education credits, maintaining a high standard of professional expertise.
- Attend mandatory sponsored in-service and educational meetings, ensuring alignment with industry best practices for continual improvement.
- Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics, upholding professional standards and integrity.
Benefits
- 401k Savings Plan
- Company-provided equipment including computer, monitor, mouse, etc
- Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
- Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we’re in this together!)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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