Remote Outpatient Coding Consultant Sign-On Bonus

Datavant; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free CEUs every year

Education/dues stipend (AHIMA/AAPC)

Equipment provided

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an experienced outpatient coder for a Level III trauma facility, 15-20 hours per week, fully remote with a flexible schedule. The role requires AHIMA credentials (RHIA/RHIT/CCS) or AAPC credentials (CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC) and 3+ years of hospital coding experience, including ED E/M leveling and injections/infusions.

You will review records, assign and sequence codes, ensure accurate discharge dispositions, and abstract data for hospital reporting while maintaining high

Qualifications

• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).
• 3+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
• Proficiency with Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions
• Proficiency with Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling
• Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other testing

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assign the appropriate discharge disposition.
• Abstract and enter the 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 a 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 the performance of job responsibilities.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner.
• Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’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.

Education

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

Job description

Datavant is seeking an experienced outpatient coder for a Level III trauma facility, 15-20 hours per week, fully remote with a flexible schedule. The role requires AHIMA credentials (RHIA/RHIT/CCS) or AAPC credentials (CPC/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CRC) and 3+ years of hospital coding experience, including ED E/M leveling and injections/infusions.

You will review records, assign and sequence codes, ensure accurate discharge dispositions, and abstract data for hospital reporting while maintaining high