Remote Inpatient Medical Coder - PRN - Up to 5K Sign on Bonus

Overview

$$$ Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000.00 $$$

 Minimum of 2 years production coding experience

 

Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health. We are a data logistics 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. 

 

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a highly collaborative, remote-first team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We hire for three traits: we want people who are smart, nice, and get things done. 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. Datavant is a distributed, remote-first team, and we empower Datavanters to shape their working environment in a way that suits their needs.  

 

We’re looking for experienced and credentialed inpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate for this role possesses high attention to detail and a depth of knowledge in medical terminology. This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, allowing you to help shape the future of healthcare from your own workspace!

 

Details:

• Part time, Flexible Schedule, must be able to commit to 15 hours a week
• Location: Remote/Work from home, NO VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
• Required: A minimum of 2 years of IP coding or auditing experience.
• Preferred: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA credentials.

We Offer:

• 20-24 free CEUs per year, provided by Datavant
• 24/7 Support system for coders
• Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, etc.)
• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager

What we need…

Our business is growing and we are looking for experienced, credentialed Inpatient Coders to join the team.  Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS codes.

Responsibilities

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 to medical records.
• 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 MS-DRG assignment and maintains site designated productivity standards.
• Maintains minimum production of 1 charts per hour or site specific productivity standards.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Communicates professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.

 

ADDITIONAL JOB COMPONENTS: 

• 100% Remote 
• Complies with all Company and HIM Division policies and procedures.
• Responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials. 
• Attends mandatory sponsored in-service and/or education meetings as required. 
• Adheres to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What Helps You Stand Out...

• Associate or Bachelor’ degree from AHIMA certified HIM Program or Nursing Program or completion of certificate program with CCS preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given

 

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 DatavantHuman 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 t