Remote Outpatient Coding Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

2 weeks paid time off

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Free CEUs

Education stipend

Equipment provided

Credentialed coding manager mentorship

Job summary

Datavant Corporation is seeking an Outpatient Coding Consultant to work remotely with a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of multispecialty coding experience and AHIMA or AAPC credentials.

EPIC and 3M experience are preferred, along with familiarity with denials and medical necessity. You will review records, assign diagnoses and procedures, and ensure accurate coding and APC assignments while maintaining high productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credentials are required.
• 2+ years of coding experience in hospital or coding consulting roles.
• Experience with facility ED, injections/infusions, and Ancillary coding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work remotely.
• Experience with EPIC and 3M preferred; familiarity with Denials, NCCI edits, and medical necessity.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Sequence codes based on documentation.
• Assign discharge dispositions and abstract data for reporting.
• Communicate coding issues for follow-up and resolution.
• Maintain coding accuracy and APC assignment rates; meet productivity standards.
• Track continuing education credits and participate in education meetings.

Skills

Coding experience

Remote work

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Epic/3M experience

Education

AHIMA/AAPC credentials

Tools

EPIC

3M

Job description

Datavant Corporation is seeking an Outpatient Coding Consultant to work remotely with a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of multispecialty coding experience and AHIMA or AAPC credentials.

EPIC and 3M experience are preferred, along with familiarity with denials and medical necessity. You will review records, assign diagnoses and procedures, and ensure accurate coding and APC assignments while maintaining high productivity and quality.