Join Datavant, a pioneering data platform company transforming the health data exchange landscape! We are committed to empowering every healthcare decision with the accurate data it deserves. Our comprehensive health data network ensures secure, accessible, and usable information, enabling healthcare professionals to make well-informed decisions.
As part of our dynamic and high-performing team, you will address some of the most challenging obstacles in healthcare with cutting-edge technology solutions. We celebrate diverse professional, educational, and personal backgrounds, all contributing to our ambitious goals.
We are on the lookout for experienced and credentialed outpatient coders to strengthen our team. Candidates must possess exceptional attention to detail and a strong grasp of medical terminology. This fully remote position offers flexibility, allowing you to contribute to the future of healthcare from your own workspace!
Key Responsibilities:
- Review medical records and accurately assign codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Sequence codes based on detailed medical record documentation.
- Assign appropriate discharge dispositions.
- Abstract and input coded data for hospital statistics and reporting.
- Identify and communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to relevant individuals for follow-up and resolution.
- Maintain a coding accuracy rate of at least 95% while meeting designated productivity standards.
- Track continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
- Participate in educational meetings and in-services sponsored by Datavant Health.
- Exhibit initiative and sound judgment in job execution.
- Collaborate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff on clinical and reimbursement matters.
- Demonstrate a professional and efficient work ethic.
- Adhere to the standards set by the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics.
- Prioritize customer service by showcasing professionalism, dependability, and eagerness to learn.
- Handle complex work functions and decision-making processes effectively.
- Showcase strong organizational and teamwork skills.
- Comply with all HIM Division Policies.
Qualifications:
- AHIMA certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certifications (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC) are required.
- A minimum of 2 years coding experience in a hospital or consulting setting.
- Proficiency in various coding specialties including Same Day Surgery, Observation, Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, and E/M leveling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional time management abilities, particularly in a remote work environment.
- Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software is essential.
- Must complete an annual Introductory HIPAA examination and additional assigned tests successfully.
The pay range for this position is $20-$35 per hour, based on experience, skills, and other job qualifications.
Please note that in order to protect the health of patients and staff, many clients require post-offer health screenings and proof or completion of vaccinations such as flu shots, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccinations. Exemption requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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