Outpatient Coder

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate medical records and accurately assign codes for diagnoses and procedures.

• Precisely assign and sequence codes according to the documentation found in medical records.

• Determine the correct discharge disposition.

• Abstract and input coded data for hospital statistical analysis and reporting requirements.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for documentation improvement and coding issues to the relevant personnel for resolution.

• Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% and a 95% accuracy rate for APC assignments while meeting site-specific productivity standards.

• Take responsibility for tracking continuing education credits necessary to uphold professional credentials.

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

• Exhibit initiative and sound judgment in fulfilling job responsibilities.

• Engage with colleagues, management, and hospital staff on clinical and reimbursement matters.

• Operate in a professional, efficient, and positive manner.

• Adhere to the ethical guidelines set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.

• Maintain a customer-service orientation and demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

• Manage a high level of complexity in work functions and decision-making.

• Exhibit strong organizational and teamwork abilities.

• Comply with all HIM Division Policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC).

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in outpatient coding.

• Proficient in most or all of the following coding specialties: Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions.

• Proficient in most or all of the following coding specialties: Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in remote work and excellent time management abilities.

• Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

• 401k Savings Plan with matching contributions.

• Two weeks of paid time off.

• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays.

• Complimentary CEUs each year.

• Stipend provided to support education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC).

• Equipment provided: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard.

• Comprehensive training facilitated by a credentialed professional coding manager.

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