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

Inpatient Coder

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem – including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health.

By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

What We're Looking For

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:

• 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

What You Need to Succeed:

A minimum of 3 years of recent inpatient coding facility experience

CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills

What Helps You Stand Out:

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

What We Offer:

Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match

Equipment: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard

Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager

Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we're in this together!)

Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role.

The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is:

$32-$42 USD

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. 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.