[Remote] Profee Coding Consultant (Surgery Coding) - PRN

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. The Provider Practice Coding Consultant role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of medical coding by providing essential consulting services and educational support to healthcare professionals on improved coding practices.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Experience with Robotic surgeries
• Experience with EPIC System

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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