Outpatient Coding Consultant SDS- FT Sign on Bonus 1,500.00

Were 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!

******* Preferred: 3 years experience at an Academic Level Facility. EPIC and 3M360 experience a plus. Observation coding requires extensive injection and infusion experience. SDS includes but not limited to Interventional radiology transplant surveillance gynecology ophthalmology ortho ENT EGD and colonoscopies urology pacemaker/AICD Trauma plastic surgery.******

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 Associations 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.
• Be willing and able to travel when necessary if applicable.
• Comply with all HIM Division Policies.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA RHIT CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC CPC-H COC CIC or CRC).
• 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
• Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Emergency Department Same Day Surgery Ancillary Observation Injections/Infusions E/M leveling)
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language.
• 2 years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software
• Passing annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually in accordance with employee review

****Preferred: 3 years experience at an Academic Level Facility. EPIC and 3M360 experience a plus. Observation coding requires extensive I&I experience. SDS includes but not limited to Interventional radiology transplant surveillance gynecology ophthalmology ortho ENT EGD and colonoscopies urology pacemaker/AICD Trauma plastic surgery.*******

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
• Free CEUs every year
• Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC) If Applicable
• Equipment: monitor laptop mouse headset and keyboard
• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
• Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (were 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 an hour.