Coding Consultant Outpatient - PRN - Billing/Edits/Denials

Bazeta; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coding Consultant for a fully remote, PRN/Billing-Edits/Denials role. You will review records, assign codes, and ensure high accuracy in hospital coding edits and APCs.

Requires RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC credentials and 2+ years hospital coding experience. Ideal candidates are proficient with Parallon, Cerner, and Optum, and have strong Excel skills, time management, and remote-work discipline.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credentials required.
• 2+ years of hospital coding experience.
• Experience with HB claim edits and remote work.
• Familiarity with Parallon, Cerner or Optum systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign diagnoses+procedures.
• Sequence codes based on documentation and discharge disposition.
• Abstract data for hospital statistics and reporting.
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.
• Maintain 95% coding accuracy and APC assignment accuracy.
• Track continuing education credits and participate in trainings.

Skills

Health information credentials

Remote work readiness

Time management

Communication skills

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC

Tools

Parallon

Cerner

Optum

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JobFrom partner feed# Coding Consultant Outpatient - PRN - Billing/Edits/DenialsUnited States2 hours agoID 4699098Price on request## DetailsEmployment type: Full-timeRemote: YesCompany: DatavantLevel: Senior## DescriptionDatavant 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 outpatient 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! We are i n need of an Outpatient Claim Edits coder. A minimum of 3 years of experience with Hospital Billing(HB) Claim edits is a requirement. Experience with Parallon, Cerner, and Optum would benefit a candidate in this role. Additionally, experience with use of Microsoft Office suite, primarily excel is a plus. What You Will Do: • Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures. • Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation. • Assign the appropriate discharge disposition. • Abstract and enter the 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. • Be responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials. • Attend Datavant Health sponsored education meetings/in-services. • Demonstrate initiative and judgment in the performance of job responsibilities. • Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues. • Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner. • Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics. • Be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and a desire to learn. • Handle a high complexity of work function and decision-making. • Possess strong organizational and teamwork skills. • Comply with all HIM Division Policies. What You Need to Succeed: • AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC). • 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role. • Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions) • Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling) • 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 • Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software What We Offer: • Benefits for Full-Time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Savings Plan w/match, 2 weeks of paid time off, and Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays • Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match • 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 (we’re in this together!) Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role. 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: $20—$35 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. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion. 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. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here . Know Your Rights , explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. 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.... Source: Jobicy (https://jobicy.com/jobs/158516-coding-consultant-outpatient-prn-billing-edits-denials)This listing comes from a partner feed. 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