Profee Coding Consultant - Full Time

Datavant; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including 401k

Access to 20–24 free CEUs per year

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to provide consulting services and educational support in medical coding. You will review medical records to ensure accurate coding, communicate with healthcare professionals, and maintain high coding standards. Requirements include 1+ year of coding experience and AHIMA or AAPC certification. This role offers full benefits, including a comprehensive training program and continuous education support.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of coding experience required.
• AHIMA or AAPC certified credentials are necessary.
• Strong communication skills and remote work capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign precise codes.
• Conduct data quality reviews of records for compliance.
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities.

Skills

Coding experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Time management

Computerized encoding software proficiency

Education

AHIMA or AAPC certified credentials

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.

What We’re Looking For:

The Provider Practice Coding Consultant role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of medical coding. You will provide essential consulting services and educational support, guiding healthcare professionals on improved coding practices. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders such as clients and healthcare leaders, you’ll meet and exceed customer expectations through identifying and proposing solutions, and being a responsible and reliable teammate. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in elevating coding quality, ensuring compliance, and optimizing service outcomes in both hospitals and alternative care settings.

What You Will Do:

• Review medical records and assign precise codes to ensure accurate coding aligned with client needs (CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 procedures, ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS, HCPCS).
• Conduct data quality reviews of records to assess compliance with official coding and documentation guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.
• Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion.
• Uphold Datavant and HIM Division policies, promoting a culture of compliance and operational efficiency.
• Track continuing education credits, maintaining a high standard of professional expertise.
• Attend mandatory sponsored in‑service and educational meetings, ensuring alignment with industry best practices for continual improvement.
• Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics, upholding professional standards and integrity.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 1+ year of coding experience.
• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC‑H, COC, CIC or CRC).
• 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.

What We Offer:

• Full Benefits including a 401k Savings Plan.
• Access to 20–24 free CEUs per year, provided by Datavant, to support your continuous professional development.
• Compensation for AAPC/AHIMA dues.
• Company‑provided equipment including computer, monitor, mouse, etc.
• 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.

The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: $20—$28 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 (https://www.datavant.com/eeo-commitment-statement). Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal), 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.

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