Review medical records and assign precise codes to ensure accurate coding aligned with client needs (CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 procedures, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS, HCPCS)
Conduct data quality reviews of records to assess compliance with official coding and documentation guidelines
Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
Identify documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues
Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion
Uphold Datavant and HIM Division policies, promoting a culture of compliance and operational efficiency
Track continuing education credits, maintaining a high standard of professional expertise
Attend mandatory sponsored in-service and educational meetings, ensuring alignment with industry best practices
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics
Requirements
1+ year of coding experience
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
Candidates experienced in IR Cardiology and Multi-specialty Profee Coding strongly encouraged to apply
Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship
May require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19 (exemptions may be available by state)
Benefits
Full Benefits including a 401k Savings Plan
Access to 20-24 free CEUs per year, provided by Datavant, to support your continuous professional development
Compensation for AAPC/AHIMA dues
Company-provided equipment including computer, monitor, mouse, etc
Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we’re in this together!)
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