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Datavant · 1 month ago

Inpatient Medical Coder – PRN – Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$32/hr - $42/hr

3+ years exp

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. They are seeking experienced and credentialed inpatient coders to join their team, focusing on assigning diagnostic and procedural codes, maintaining coding accuracy, and fostering communication with colleagues and stakeholders.

BiopharmaClinical TrialsData IntegrationHealth CareSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes

Accurately sequence and abstract medical codes from patient records, ensuring precision and adherence to documentation

Oversee and audit the work of Level 1 & 2 Coders, where applicable

Champion documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues, facilitating resolution with relevant stakeholders

Uphold an overall 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for MS-DRG assignments

Maintain site-specific productivity benchmarks

Foster professional communication with colleagues, management, and hospital staff, while addressing clinical and reimbursement issues

Qualification

ICD-10-CM codingICD-10-PCS codingCCS certificationInpatient coding experienceCommunication skills

Required

A minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding facility experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred

Associate or Bachelor's degree from an AHIMA-certified HIM or Nursing Program, or completion of a certificate program from AHIMA/AAPC with a preference for CCS

Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience at a Level I Trauma Center, preferably within an academic medical facility

Experience with significant level of coding quality review feedback

Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software