Remote Medical Coding Consultant

Datavant; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan

Company-provided equipment including 컴

Comprehensive training led by a coding

Mentorship

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to guide hospitals and health systems in accurate medical coding, compliance, and data quality. You will review records, assign CPT/ICD codes, and collaborate with clients to optimize reimbursement and coding practices.

The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials, experience in high-volume coding, remote-work capability, and strong communication. Datavant provides comprehensive training, equipment, and a supportive HIM Division.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credentialing required.
• Experience in a process-driven, high-volume coding environment.
• Strong knowledge of CPT II codes.
• Remote work capability and time management skills.
• Experience with computerized encoding/abstracting software.
• Annual HIPAA exam knowledge and testing.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign CPT/ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Conduct data quality reviews to ensure coding/documentation compliance.
• Communicate with colleagues, management, and hospital staff on clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.
• Use VPN securely to complete tasks.
• Uphold Datavant and HIM Division policies for compliance and efficiency.
• Track continuing education credits to maintain expertise.
• Attend mandatory in-service and education meetings.
• Adhere to AHIMA/HC ethics and professional standards.

Skills

CPT II coding

High-volume coding

Written and verbal communication

Remote work suitability

Education

AHIMA/AAPC credentialing (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, CRC)

Tools

Encoding software

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to guide hospitals and health systems in accurate medical coding, compliance, and data quality. You will review records, assign CPT/ICD codes, and collaborate with clients to optimize reimbursement and coding practices.

The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials, experience in high-volume coding, remote-work capability, and strong communication. Datavant provides comprehensive training, equipment, and a supportive HIM Division.