Outpatient Coding Consultant - Interventional Radiology - Sign On Bonus PRN $1500 & FT $3000

The role

Outpatient coders will review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures. The role involves validating CPT codes for precertification and communicating documentation improvement opportunities.

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.
• Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate and 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment.
• Track continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
• Attend Datavant Health sponsored education meetings/in-services.
• Comply with all HIM Division Policies.
• Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics.

Required qualifications

• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).
• Experience in Interventional Radiology
• 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
• Exceptional time management skills
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software
• Experience in EPIC and 3M/Solventum
• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing

Nice to have

• Prior experience performing precertification reviews and validating CPT codes for prior authorization
• OBS time carve outs
• CIRCC or RCCIR credential

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

Before you apply

• This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
• Many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc.

About the company

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. They provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem.