Inpatient Medical Coder FT – Up to $5k Sign-on Bonus

The role

Inpatient coders will assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. They will sequence and abstract medical codes from patient records and oversee the work of Level 1 and 2 Coders.

What you will do

• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes
• Accurately sequence and abstract medical codes from patient records
• Oversee and audit the work of Level 1 & 2 Coders, where applicable
• Champion documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues
• Uphold an overall 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for MS-DRG assignments
• Maintain site-specific productivity benchmarks
• Foster professional communication with colleagues, management, and hospital staff

Required qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of recent inpatient coding facility experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

• CCS, RHIT, or RHIA
• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an AHIMA-certified HIM or Nursing Program, or completion of a certificate program from AHIMA/AAPC with a preference for CCS
• Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience at a Level I Trauma Center, preferably within an academic medical facility
• Experience with significant level of coding quality review feedback
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software

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

• 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.
• This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship

About the company

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