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Datavant

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Outpatient Coder

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 201-500Since 2017H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

48 days ago

Salary

$20 - $35 / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Outpatient Coder

Datavant

Role Description 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! - 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. Qualifications - 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. Requirements - Preferred: Facility Outpatient Coder with a specialization SDS/OBS. - Coder must have experience with pain injections. - Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of coding experience. - CCS certification preferred. Benefits - 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.

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