Remote Inpatient Coder — Lead & Audit Specialist

Datavant; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Datavant is seeking experienced inpatient coders for a fully remote role with a flexible schedule. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, ensure accurate sequencing from patient records, and oversee other coders while aiming for 95% accuracy in coding and MS-DRG assignments.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience and credentials like CCS, RHIT, or RHIA. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years inpatient coding facility 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 codes
• Accurately sequence and abstract medical codes from patient records, ensuring precision and adherence to documentation
• 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

Verbal communication

Education

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Tools

Encoding software

Job description

Datavant is seeking experienced inpatient coders for a fully remote role with a flexible schedule. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, ensure accurate sequencing from patient records, and oversee other coders while aiming for 95% accuracy in coding and MS-DRG assignments.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience and credentials like CCS, RHIT, or RHIA. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.