Remote Outpatient Coding Consultant — PRN

Datavant; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Free CEUs

Education stipend AHIMA/AAPC

Equipment provided

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Coding Consultant Outpatient PRN to review medical records, assign accurate diagnoses and procedure codes, and ensure data quality for hospital statistics. This remote, part-time role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 3+ years of coding experience in healthcare settings.

The role emphasizes coding accuracy (95%), APC assignment, and ongoing education, with responsibilities spanning communication with hospital staff and adherence to HIM ethics.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credentials required.
• 3+ years of hospital coding experience or coding consulting experience.
• Proficiency with Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling.
• Strong written and verbal communication; adept at remote work and time management.
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Must take and pass annual HIPAA training/tests.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign and sequence codes based on documentation.
• Determine discharge dispositions and abstract data for reporting.
• Communicate coding improvements and issues to relevant staff.
• Maintain 95% coding and APC accuracy and meet productivity standards.
• Track continuing education credits to maintain credentials.
• Attend Datavant Health sponsored meetings and trainings.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in duties.
• Collaborate with hospital staff on clinical and reimbursement matters.

Skills

Coding precision

Communication skills

Remote work proficiency

Education

AHIMA RHIA/RHIT/CCS or AAPC CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC

Tools

Encoding software

Abstracting software

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Coding Consultant Outpatient PRN to review medical records, assign accurate diagnoses and procedure codes, and ensure data quality for hospital statistics. This remote, part-time role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 3+ years of coding experience in healthcare settings.

The role emphasizes coding accuracy (95%), APC assignment, and ongoing education, with responsibilities spanning communication with hospital staff and adherence to HIM ethics.