Coding Consultant Outpatient

*****SIGN ON BONUS OF $1000/$1500 DEPENDING ON SPECIALTY*****

We’re looking for experienced and credentialed outpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate for this role possesses high attention to detail and a depth of knowledge in medical terminology. This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, allowing you to help shape the future of healthcare from your own workspace!  

We are looking for the following experiences/skills:

1. Outpatient Coder with 2+ years of multispecialty experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in facility ED, injections/infusions, Ancillary (Radiology, Labs, Clinic). Recurring therapy services for wound care, US, Radiology, Echo, sleep studies, PT/OT, Dialysis. Experience in EPIC and 3M preferred. Also experience with Denials, NCCI edits, medical necessity and claim edits a plus. While experience in all areas is not required, candidates who possess the majority of this expertise would be strongly preferred.
2. Strong SDS/OBS coder with a minimum of 3 years' experience in an academic medical center, including Level 1 Trauma. Facility has a high volume of Urology, Cardiology, Gynecology, and Vascular procedures. Experience with PowerChart, Dolbey Fusion and Trucode strongly preferred.
3. FT coder that can code all diagnostic ancillary services to include all Radiology coding including mammos and Maternity diagnosis coding. Coder will need to be able to commit to 40 hours/week, M-F during normal business hours. Cerner/3M360 systems.
4. ED coder with 5+ years experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in facility E/M leveling, injections/infusions, and bedside procedures. CCS Required and experience in EPIC and 3M/Solventum required as well.
5. Outpatient Same-Day Surgery/Observation (OP SDS/OBS) with 5+ years of experience. Surgery expertise includes, but not limited to, General Surgery, Ortho, Plastics and Reconstruction, including breast reconstruction, revision, augmentation, mastectomy, Otolaryngology, Spinal fusions and injections, Cardiology including pacemakers, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Interventional Radiology, OB/Gyne, Nephrology, Endoscopy, US guidance, and Robotic Procedures. Must be able to code both SDS and OBS and be familiar with Rev Code assignment for surgeries. No injections and infusions or OBS time carvouts. CCS required and experience with EPIC/3M required as well.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed: 

• 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
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software

What We Offer:

• Benefits for Full-Time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Savings Plan w/match, 2 weeks of paid time off, and Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays
• Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match 
• 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!)

Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role. 

The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: 20 - 35 USD