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.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 for continual improvement.
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics, upholding professional standards and integrity.

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

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!)

Coding Consultant – Full Time

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