Coding Consultant – Outpatient, PRN

Job Description:

• Review medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes
• Assign and sequence codes based on medical record documentation
• Assign appropriate discharge disposition
• Abstract and enter coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
• Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues for follow-up and resolution
• Maintain 95% coding accuracy and 95% APC assignment accuracy while meeting site productivity standards
• Track continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials
• Attend Datavant Health-sponsored education meetings and in-services
• Communicate with coworkers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
• Handle high-complexity work and decision-making
• Comply with AHIMA’s code of ethics and all HIM Division policies

Requirements:

• Strong ED coder with 5+ years' experience; experience in facility E/M leveling, injections/infusions, and bedside procedures; CCS, EPIC, and 3M/Solventum required
• Outpatient Same-Day Surgery/Observation coder with a minimum of two years of relevant coding experience; current CCS certification, Epic, and 3M required
• ED/Ambulatory Surgical coder experience for a Level III trauma facility, including facility ED E/M leveling, injections and infusions, ortho, urology, pain management, cardiology GI procedures, and endoscopies
• Outpatient Same-Day Surgery/Observation coder with 3+ years of experience; CCS, EPIC, and 3M required; must code both SDS and OBS and be familiar with Rev Code assignment
• Minimum of 3+ years of outpatient coding experience with ED, injections/infusions, procedures, modifiers, and facility leveling coding
• Minimum of 3 years of Hospital Billing claim edits experience
• AHIMA credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC)
• 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role
• Proficiency in Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions, Ancillary, Emergency Department, and E/M leveling coding specialties
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, remote-work adeptness, and exceptional time management
• Experience with computerized encoding and abstracting software
• Must take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned annual testing
• No employment sponsorship available

Benefits:

• Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match
• Equipment: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard
• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
• Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we’re in this together!)
• Post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of vaccinations as required by clients
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities