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| Requisition ID | 2024-35939 | # of Openings | 1 | Category (Portal Searching) | HIM / Coding | Position Type (Portal Searching) | Employee Full-Time | Equal Pay Act Minimum Range | $32.00 - $42.00 per hour |
Minimum 3 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!
What you will do:
- 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 a minimum production of 1 chart per hour or site-specific productivity benchmarks
- Foster professional communication with colleagues, management, and hospital staff, while addressing clinical and reimbursement issues
- Occasionally travel for professional development or meetings, if required
What you will bring to the table:
- A minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding facility experience
- CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bonus points if:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree from an AHIMA-certified HIM or Nursing Program, or completion of a certificate program from AAPC with a preference for CCS
- Level 1 trauma facility experience
- Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software
Perks:
- 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 (we're in this together!)
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 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. Please note that 1 or more assessments may be required as a condition to being hired for this role. There is no COVID vaccine requirement for this role.
Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role. The estimated pay range for this role is $32 - $42 per hour.
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.
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