Coding Consultant – PRN
Job Description:
- 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.
Requirements:
- AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).
- Experience working in a process-driven, high-volume coding environment; Strong knowledge of CPT II codes
- Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and performance standards
- 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
Benefits:
- 401k Savings Plan
- 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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