Coding Consultant – PRN

Remote role Full-time Open position

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

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