Provider Practice Coding Consultant - Remote

Overview

The Provider Practice Coding Consultant role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of medical coding. You will provide essential consulting services and educational support, guiding healthcare professionals on improved coding practices.

In Short

• Review medical records and assign precise codes to ensure accurate coding aligned with client needs.
• 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

• 1+ year of Profee 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, 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

• Full Benefits including a 401k Savings Plan.
• Access to 20-24 free CEUs per year, provided by Datavant, to support your continuous professional development.
• Compensation for AAPC/AHIMA dues.
• Company-provided equipment including computer, monitor, mouse, etc.
• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager.
• Exceptional service-style management and mentorship.