Remote Inpatient Coder – ICD-10 Expert, Flexible Hours

Datavant; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 91,693,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Continuing education (CEUs)

Education stipend (AHIMA/AAPC)

Equipment provided

Job summary

Datavant, a healthcare data collaboration platform, is seeking experienced inpatient coders to join our remote team. The role emphasizes precision in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and leadership of junior coders, with a flexible schedule and strong collaboration across departments.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience, CCS/RHIT/RHIA preferred, and solid communication skills. We offer comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inpatient coding experience
• CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
• Accurately sequence and abstract medical codes from patient records
• Oversee and audit the work of Level 1 & 2 Coders, where applicable
• Champion documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues, facilitating resolution with relevant stakeholders
• Uphold an overall 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for MS-DRG assignments
• Maintain site-specific productivity benchmarks
• Foster professional communication with colleagues, management, and hospital staff, while addressing clinical and reimbursement issues

Skills

Inpatient coding

CCS/RHIT/RHIA

Communication skills

Education

AHIMA-certified HIM or Nursing program

AHIMA/AAPC certificate

Tools

Encoding software

Abstracting software

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Datavant, a healthcare data collaboration platform, is seeking experienced inpatient coders to join our remote team. The role emphasizes precision in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and leadership of junior coders, with a flexible schedule and strong collaboration across departments.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience, CCS/RHIT/RHIA preferred, and solid communication skills. We offer comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a commitment to equal opportunity.