Outpatient Coding Consultant – Interventional Radiology

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

📋 Description

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

• Code assignments and sequencing must reflect the documentation found in medical records.

• Determine the appropriate discharge disposition.

• Extract and input coded data to fulfill hospital statistical and reporting obligations.

• Identify and relay opportunities for documentation improvement and coding discrepancies for resolution.

• Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% and ensure 95% APC assignment accuracy.

• Achieve productivity standards as designated by the site.

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

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

• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in fulfilling job duties.

• Engage in communication with colleagues, management, and hospital personnel concerning clinical and reimbursement matters.

• Manage high-complexity functions and decision-making responsibilities.

• Adhere to AHIMA’s ethical guidelines and all policies set by the HIM Division.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Required experience in Interventional Radiology.

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

• Proficient in most or all areas including Same Day Surgery, Observation, and Injections/Infusions.

• Proficient in most or all aspects of Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, and E/M leveling.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Ability to work remotely with excellent time management skills.

• Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software is necessary.

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

• Not eligible for employment sponsorship.

• Potential post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of vaccinations may be required based on client needs.

• Holding a CIRCC or RCCIR credential is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-Time employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, a 401k Savings Plan with a match, 2 weeks of paid time off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays.

• PRN employees are offered a 401k savings plan with a match.

• $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions.

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for PRN positions.

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) provided annually.

• Stipend for education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC) available.

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

• Extensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager.

• Exceptional management and mentorship with a service-oriented approach.

• Flexible working hours.

• Opportunity for fully remote work.