Outpatient Coding Consultant FT - 2,500 Sign on Bonus jobs in United States
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Datavant · 1 day ago

Outpatient Coding Consultant FT - 2,500 Sign on Bonus

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. They are seeking an experienced and credentialed outpatient coder to review medical records, assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures, and maintain high coding accuracy rates while adhering to professional standards.

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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 the 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
Be responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials
Attend Datavant Health sponsored education meetings/in-services
Demonstrate initiative and judgment in the performance of job responsibilities
Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics
Be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and a desire to learn
Handle a high complexity of work function and decision-making
Possess strong organizational and teamwork skills
Comply with all HIM Division Policies

Qualification

AHIMA certified credentialsAAPC certified credentialsCoding experienceComputerized encoding softwareMedical terminologyCommunication skillsTime management skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork skills

Required

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

Preferred

Outpatient Coders experienced in facility ED, ancillary services, recurring visits and infusions are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k Savings Plan w/match
2 weeks of paid time off
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
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 (we’re in this together!)

Company

Datavant

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Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$80.5M
Key Investors
Transformation Capital
2020-10-08Series B· $40M
2018-04-30Series Unknown· $40.5M

Leadership Team

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Carter Smith
Strategic Partnerships
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Jasmin Phua
Head of Health Systems and Government Solutions
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