What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Medical Coder - Same Day Surgery - Remote - FT - $1,500 Sign on Bonus position at Datavant?
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.
Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.
By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
Who we are... Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world's health data to power better decisions and advance human health. Datavant is a data platform company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. Datavant has a network of networks consisting of thousands of organizations, more than 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and an ecosystem of 500 real-world data partners.
What we offer... By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We invest in our people and believe in hiring for high-potential and humble individuals who can rapidly grow their responsibilities as the company scales. Details... - Full time, Flexible Schedule - Location: Remote/Work from home, NO VACCINATION REQUIREMENT - Required: A minimum of 3 years of OP coding experience. - Preferred: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA credentials. We Offer... - Benefits for Full-Time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Savings Plan w/match, 2 weeks of paid time off, and Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays - Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match - Free CEUs every year - Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC) - 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!)
What we need...We are currently hiring experienced, credentialed Outpatient coders for full-time employment opportunities. *******Ambulatory Surgery Center and Observation coding experience is highly preferred.*****
What You Will Do...
Reviews medical records and assigns accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Assigns and sequences codes accurately based on medical record documentation
- Assigns the appropriate discharge disposition
- Abstracts and enters the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
- Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution
- Maintains 95% coding accuracy rate and 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment and maintains site designated productivity standards
- Responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials
- Attend Datavant sponsored education meetings/in-services
- Demonstrate initiative and judgment in performance of job responsibilities
- Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
- Function in a professional, efficient and positive manner
- Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics.
- Must be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability and desire to learn
- High complexity of work function and decision making
- Strong organizational and teamwork skills
- Willing and able to travel when necessary if applicable
- Must have excellent communications skills- email and verbal
- Reports to work as scheduled
- Complies with all HIM Division Policies
- Expected to frequently use the following equipment: Desktop PC or thin client, phone (with voice mail), fax machine, and other general office equipment.
What Helps You Stand Out...
- Associate or Bachelor' degree from AHIMA certified HIM Program or Nursing Program or completion of certificate program with CCS, CPC or CCSP. - Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language. - One to five years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role. - Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software - Passing annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually in accordance with employee review To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion. For remote work, this position requires that you provide a high-speed internet connection, subject to applicable expense reimbursement requirements (if any), and a work environment free from distractions. There is no Covid vaccination requirement for this role Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
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