Outpatient Coding Consultant - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free CEUs annually

Provided equipment

Education stipend AHIMA/AAPC

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an experienced outpatient coder to join our remote team. The role emphasizes accurate diagnosis and procedure coding across multispecialty charts, with a focus on ED, injections/infusions, and ancillary services.

EPIC and 3M experience is preferred, along with strong attention to detail and time management. 2+ years of hospital coding experience, RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/CPC-H/COC/CRC credentials, and the ability to work in a fully remote setting are required.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credentials required (RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC).
• Minimum 2+ years of coding experience in hospital or coding consulting.
• Experience with facility ED, injections/infusions, and Ancillary services.
• Familiarity with EPIC and 3M coding platforms preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work remotely with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Review records and assign diagnoses and procedures.
• Code and sequence based on documentation.
• Determine discharge disposition.
• Abstract data for statistics and reporting.
• Communicate improvement opportunities and coding issues.
• Maintain high accuracy in coding and APC assignments.
• Track continuing education credits and participate in training.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and management.
• Adhere to AHIMA code of ethics.
• Be customer-service oriented and professional.

Skills

Coding experience

AHIMA/AAPC credentials

EPIC familiarity

3M familiarity

Attention to detail

Remote work skills

Communication skills

Tools

EPIC

3M

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.

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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 looking for an Outpatient Coder with, at least, 2+ years of multispecialty experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in facility ED, injections/infusions, Ancillary (Radiology, Labs, Clinic). Recurring therapy services for wound care, US, Radiology, Echo, sleep studies, PT/OT, Dialysis. Experience in EPIC and 3M preferred. Also experience with Denials, NCCI edits, medical necessity and claim edits 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.

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