Profee Coding Consultant

Job Description • Review medical records and assign precise codes to ensure accurate coding aligned with client needs (CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 procedures, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS, HCPCS). • 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 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 (we’re in this together!) Apply To This Job

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