Outpatient Coding Consultant

Datavant; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an experienced outpatient coder for a fully remote role in the United States. You will review medical records, code diagnoses and procedures, and ensure accurate APC assignments while maintaining high coding accuracy and productivity.

Ideal candidates have AHIMA or AAPC credentials, 3+ years hospital coding experience, and proficiency with encoding/abstracting software. Excellent communication and time management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credential required (RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC).
• 3+ years coding in hospital or consulting setting.
• Experience with Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions.
• Experience with Ancillary, ED, E/M leveling and related coding.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Sequence codes based on documentation.
• Assign discharge dispositions.
• Abstract coded data for hospital statistics and reporting.
• Communicate coding issues and opportunities for improvement to relevant staff.
• Maintain 95% coding accuracy and APC assignment accuracy; meet productivity standards.
• Track continuing education credits to maintain credentials.
• Attend Datavant health-sponsored trainings and meetings.
• Demonstrate initiative in job responsibilities.
• Communicate with staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Work professionally, efficiently and positively.
• Follow AHIMA ethics guidance and maintain customer service focus.
• Handle high complexity in decision-making and workload.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Remote work

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AHIMA/AAPC credential requirement, RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC

3+ years hospital coding experience

Experience in Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions

Experience in Ancillary, Emergency Department, E/M leveling

Tools

Encoding software

Abstracting software

Job description

Datavant 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.

SIGN ON BONUS $1500

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!

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).

• 3+ 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.

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