Coding Consultant – Outpatient, PRN

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Review medical records and accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes.

• Sequence and assign codes according to the documentation in medical records.

• Determine and assign the appropriate discharge disposition.

• Abstract and input coded data for hospital statistical and reporting needs.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for documentation improvement and coding issues for resolution.

• Maintain a coding accuracy of 95% and a 95% accuracy in APC assignment while adhering to site productivity standards.

• Keep track of continuing education credits to uphold professional credentials.

• Participate in education meetings and in-services sponsored by Datavant Health.

• Engage with coworkers, management, and hospital personnel regarding clinical and reimbursement concerns.

• Manage high-complexity tasks and decision-making processes.

• Adhere to AHIMA’s code of ethics and all policies of the HIM Division.

⛳️ Requirements

• A proficient ED coder with over 5 years of experience; must have expertise in facility E/M leveling, injections/infusions, and bedside procedures; CCS, EPIC, and 3M/Solventum certifications are required.

• An Outpatient Same-Day Surgery/Observation coder with at least two years of relevant coding experience; current CCS certification, Epic, and 3M skills are mandatory.

• Experience as an ED/Ambulatory Surgical coder at a Level III trauma facility, including facility ED E/M leveling, injections and infusions, orthopedics, urology, pain management, cardiology GI procedures, and endoscopies.

• An Outpatient Same-Day Surgery/Observation coder with a minimum of 3 years of experience; must possess CCS, EPIC, and 3M certifications; ability to code both SDS and OBS and familiarity with Rev Code assignment is essential.

• At least 3 years of outpatient coding experience including ED, injections/infusions, procedures, modifiers, and facility leveling coding.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with Hospital Billing claim edits.

• Credentials from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC) are required.

• At least 2 years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting capacity.

• Expertise in Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions, Ancillary, Emergency Department, and E/M leveling coding specialties.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptability to remote work, and outstanding time management abilities.

• Familiarity with computerized encoding and abstracting software is necessary.

• Must successfully complete the annual Introductory HIPAA examination and any other assigned annual assessments.

• Employment sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits for PRN employees include a 401k savings plan with a match.

• Equipment provided includes a monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard.

• Comprehensive training facilitated by a credentialed professional coding manager.

• Exceptional service-oriented management and mentorship (we’re in this together!).

• Post-offer health screenings and verification of vaccinations as required by clients.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.