Alaska Staffing
Profee Coding Consultant (Pediatric - General Surgery/Ortho/ENT) - Full Time - R
Alaska Staffing, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
Provider Practice Coding Consultant
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. The Provider Practice Coding Consultant role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of medical coding. You will provide essential consulting services and educational support, guiding healthcare professionals on improved coding practices. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders such as clients and healthcare leaders, you'll meet and exceed customer expectations through identifying and proposing solutions, and being a responsible and reliable teammate. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in elevating coding quality, ensuring compliance, and optimizing service outcomes in both hospitals and alternative care settings. Must have strong pediatric profee experience in general surgery, ENT, and ortho. What You Will Do: 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. What You Need to Succeed: 1+ year of profee 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. What We Offer: 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!). We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services. The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is: $20$28 USD.
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. The Provider Practice Coding Consultant role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of medical coding. You will provide essential consulting services and educational support, guiding healthcare professionals on improved coding practices. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders such as clients and healthcare leaders, you'll meet and exceed customer expectations through identifying and proposing solutions, and being a responsible and reliable teammate. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in elevating coding quality, ensuring compliance, and optimizing service outcomes in both hospitals and alternative care settings. Must have strong pediatric profee experience in general surgery, ENT, and ortho. What You Will Do: 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. What You Need to Succeed: 1+ year of profee 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. What We Offer: 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!). We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services. The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is: $20$28 USD.