Remote Inpatient Coder: Lead Codes & Quality (ICD-10)

Datavant; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/match

Paid time off incl. holidays & float

Free CEUs annually

Education stipend for AHIMA/AAPC dues

Equipment provided (monitor, laptop, &

Comprehensive training & mentorship

Job summary

Datavant is seeking experienced inpatient coders for a fully remote role with a flexible schedule. Candidates should have at least 3 years of inpatient coding facility experience and prefer CCS/RHIT/RHIA credentials.

You will code using ICD-10-CM/PCS, audit peers, and contribute to documentation improvements while meeting 95% accuracy targets. The position supports a remote work model with alignment to healthcare organizations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of 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

Strong verbal and written comms

Education

AHIMA-certified HIM or Nursing Program

AHIMA/AAPC CCS certification (preferred)

Tools

Computerized encoding software

Job description

Datavant is seeking experienced inpatient coders for a fully remote role with a flexible schedule. Candidates should have at least 3 years of inpatient coding facility experience and prefer CCS/RHIT/RHIA credentials.

You will code using ICD-10-CM/PCS, audit peers, and contribute to documentation improvements while meeting 95% accuracy targets. The position supports a remote work model with alignment to healthcare organizations nationwide.