Remote Medical Coding Consultant (AHIMA/CPC)

Datavant; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan

Company-provided equipment

Comprehensive training

Mentorship

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to deliver essential consulting services and educate healthcare professionals on coding practices. You will guide clients toward compliant, high-quality coding across hospitals and alternative care settings.

You will review records, assign CPT/ICD-10 codes, perform data quality reviews, and communicate with hospital staff while upholding HIPAA and ethics standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a process-driven, high-volume coding environment with CPT II knowledge.
• AHIMA or AAPC credentials required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; adept at remote work and time management.
• Experience using computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Annual HIPAA exam and testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign precise codes (CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 procedures, ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS, HCPCS).
• Conduct data quality reviews to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.
• Use VPN access to complete tasks securely.
• Uphold Datavant policies and promote compliance and efficiency.
• Track continuing education credits to maintain expertise.
• Attend mandatory in-service and educational meetings.
• Adhere to AHIMA ethics and professional standards.

Skills

AHIMA credentials or AAPC credentials

High-volume coding experience

CPT II knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Remote work aptitude

Time management

Encoding/abstracting software

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC certifications

Tools

Encoding software

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Provider Practice Coding Consultant to deliver essential consulting services and educate healthcare professionals on coding practices. You will guide clients toward compliant, high-quality coding across hospitals and alternative care settings.

You will review records, assign CPT/ICD-10 codes, perform data quality reviews, and communicate with hospital staff while upholding HIPAA and ethics standards.