Coding Consultant – Outpatient
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Job Description
Outpatient coding consultant reviewing hospital records for Datavant’s healthcare data platform. Assigning accurate diagnoses, procedures, APCs, and discharge codes remotely.
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 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
- Track continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials
- Attend Datavant Health-sponsored education meetings/in-services
- Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
- Comply with the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics and all HIM Division Policies
Requirements:
- AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC)
- 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role
- Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties: Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions
- Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties: Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, adeptness in remote work, and exceptional time management skills
- Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software
- Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually
Benefits:
- Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match
- Free CEUs every year
- Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC)
- Equipment: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard
- Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
- Exceptional service-style management and mentorship
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