Remote Inpatient Medical Coder

Join Datavant, a leading data collaboration platform in healthcare, as we strive to make health data secure, accessible, and actionable. Our mission empowers providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies to transform the way data is utilized for better health outcomes. By becoming a part of our team, you will contribute to meaningful innovations in healthcare from the comfort of your own workspace.

Exciting Opportunities Available: Full-Time and PRN Positions with up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

What We're Looking For

As an experienced inpatient coder, you will play a vital role in our team. We seek candidates with meticulous attention to detail and an extensive knowledge of medical terminology. This fully remote position offers a flexible schedule to help you thrive.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Abstract and sequence medical codes accurately from patient records while ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
• Oversee and audit the work of Level 1 & 2 Coders, as needed.
• Identify and advocate for documentation improvement opportunities and resolve coding issues in collaboration with relevant parties.
• Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% and ensure a 95% accuracy rate for MS-DRG assignments.
• Meet specific productivity benchmarks for your role.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, management, and hospital staff on clinical and reimbursement matters.

Key Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience in a facility setting.
• Certification such as CCS, RHIT, or RHIA is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an AHIMA-certified HIM or Nursing Program or completion of an AHIMA/AAPC certificate program, preferably with CCS.
• 3+ years of inpatient coding experience at a Level I Trauma Center, ideally in an academic medical facility.
• Experience in coding quality review feedback.
• Familiarity with computerized encoding and abstracting software.

Benefits:

• For PRN employees, we offer a 401k savings plan with company match.
• All necessary equipment provided: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard.
• Comprehensive training led by a certified professional coding manager.
• Exceptional management and mentorship experience focusing on teamwork.

The pay range for this role is between $32 and $42 per hour, depending on your location, responsibilities, skills, and experience.

To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, clients may require health screenings and proof of vaccinations, including flu, Tdap, and COVID-19. Requests for exemptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for disability, medical contraindications, pregnancy, or religious beliefs.

Datavant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected statuses. We also ensure our processes are free from job discrimination.

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