Role Description
Weโre 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!
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Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
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Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
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Assign the appropriate discharge disposition.
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Abstract and enter the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements.
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Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution.
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Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment and meet site-designated productivity standards.
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Be responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
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Attend Datavant Health sponsored education meetings/in-services.
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Demonstrate initiative and judgment in the performance of job responsibilities.
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Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
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Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner.
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Adhere to the American Health Information Management Associationโs code of ethics.
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Be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and a desire to learn.
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Handle a high complexity of work function and decision-making.
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Possess strong organizational and teamwork skills.
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Comply with all HIM Division Policies.
Qualifications
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AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).
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2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
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Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions).
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Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling).
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, adeptness in remote work, and exceptional time management skills.
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Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
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Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually.
Requirements
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Preferred: Facility Outpatient Coder with a specialization SDS/OBS.
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Coder must have experience with pain injections.
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Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of coding experience.
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CCS certification preferred.
Benefits
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Benefits for Full-Time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Savings Plan w/match, 2 weeks of paid time off, and Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays.
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Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match.
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Free CEUs every year.
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Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC).
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Equipment: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard.
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Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager.
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Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (weโre in this together!).
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Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role.
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The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: $20 - $35 USD.