Remote Observation Coding Specialist

Datavant; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Free CEUs

Education stipend

Equipment provided

Professional training

Mentorship

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an experienced outpatient coder to join our remote team. The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 2+ years of hospital coding experience, with familiarity in various coding specialties including Injections/Infusions and E/M.

You will review records, assign diagnoses, procedures, and discharge dispositions, while maintaining high accuracy and productivity. The position offers full-time employment with benefits and a focus on professional development, education

Qualifications

• AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).
• 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital or coding consulting role.
• Proficiency with Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions coding.
• Proficiency with Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M coding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, adeptness in remote work, and exceptional time management skills.
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other testing annually.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign and sequence codes based on medical record documentation.
• Assign the appropriate discharge disposition.
• Abstract and enter coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements.
• Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow-up and resolution.
• Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate and 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment and meet site-designated productivity standards.
• Be responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
• Attend Datavant Health sponsored education meetings/in-services.
• Demonstrate initiative and judgment in performance of job responsibilities.
• Communicate with coworkers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner.
• Adhere to AHIMA’s code of ethics.
• Be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and a desire to learn.
• Handle a high complexity of work function and decision-making.
• Possess strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Comply with all HIM Division Policies.

Skills

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CPC

CPC-H

COC

CIC

CRC

EHR systems

Tools

Coding software

EHR systems

Job description

Datavant is seeking an experienced outpatient coder to join our remote team. The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 2+ years of hospital coding experience, with familiarity in various coding specialties including Injections/Infusions and E/M.

You will review records, assign diagnoses, procedures, and discharge dispositions, while maintaining high accuracy and productivity. The position offers full-time employment with benefits and a focus on professional development, education