Healthcare Coding Consultant: Quality & Compliance

Datavant; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including 401k

Free CEUs per year

AAPC/AHIMA dues paid

Equipment provided

Comprehensive training

Mentorship

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to help physicians and hospitals improve coding quality and compliance. You will guide healthcare professionals, review records, and propose solutions to optimize reimbursement and accuracy.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, remote work capabilities, and ongoing professional education. Training is provided by a credentialed coding manager and Datavant support is available for success.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of coding experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC credentials required.
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management; remote work capable.
• Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Must pass annual HIPAA exam.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS codes.
• Conduct data quality reviews for compliance with guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and hospital staff.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.
• Utilize VPN for secure, productive work.
• Uphold Datavant and HIM policies for compliance and efficiency.
• Track continuing education credits for professional growth.
• Attend mandatory in-service and educational meetings.
• Adhere to AHIMA code of ethics and professional standards.

Skills

Coding experience

Communication skills

Time management

Remote work proficiency

Education

AHIMA RHIA/RHIT/CCS

AAPC CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC

Tools

Encoding software

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to help physicians and hospitals improve coding quality and compliance. You will guide healthcare professionals, review records, and propose solutions to optimize reimbursement and accuracy.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, remote work capabilities, and ongoing professional education. Training is provided by a credentialed coding manager and Datavant support is available for success.