Healthcare Coding Consultant — Remote Impact & Compliance

Datavant; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Free CEUs

Dues covered

Equipment provided

Credentialed training

Mentorship

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to deliver essential coding consulting services and educational support for healthcare professionals. You will guide clients on improved coding practices, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive compliant, high-quality coding outcomes in hospital and alternate care settings.

You will review records, assign codes (CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS), conduct data quality reviews, and maintain professional standards through ongoing education while working

Qualifications

• 1+ year of coding experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC credentials required (RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC family).
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable with remote work.
• Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Annual HIPAA exam and related testing required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign CPT/ICD-10 codes per client needs.
• Conduct data quality reviews to ensure coding/documentation guidelines.
• Communicate with hospital staff and management on clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.
• Use VPN to complete tasks securely and remotely as needed.
• Uphold Datavant HIM policies and promote compliance and efficiency.
• Track continuing education credits for professional staying.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings and align with industry best practices.
• Adhere to AHIMA code of ethics and professional standards.

Skills

Coding experience

Communication skills

Remote work proficiency

Encoding software

HIPAA training

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS

CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC

Tools

Electronic encoding platforms

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to deliver essential coding consulting services and educational support for healthcare professionals. You will guide clients on improved coding practices, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive compliant, high-quality coding outcomes in hospital and alternate care settings.

You will review records, assign codes (CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS), conduct data quality reviews, and maintain professional standards through ongoing education while working