Outpatient Coding Consultant

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

📋 Description

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

• Accurately assign and sequence codes based on the documentation within medical records.

• Determine the appropriate discharge disposition.

• Abstract and input coded data to meet hospital statistical and reporting requirements.

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

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

• Track continuing education credits to uphold professional credentials.

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

• Exhibit initiative and sound judgment in executing job responsibilities.

• Engage with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement matters.

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

• Adhere to the code of ethics established by the American Health Information Management Association.

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

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

• Demonstrate strong organizational and teamwork capabilities.

• Follow all HIM Division Policies.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 2 years of coding experience in a hospital setting and/or coding consulting role.

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

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

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

• Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-Time employees receive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, a 401k Savings Plan with a match, two weeks of paid time off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays.

• PRN employees have access to a 401k savings plan with a match.

• Annual complimentary CEUs.

• A stipend is provided to assist with educational expenses and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC).

• 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!).