Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to meticulously review medical records for the purpose of accurately assigning diagnostic and procedural codes. This position demands a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and productivity while ensuring adherence to coding policies and ethical guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate medical records to ensure precise diagnostic and procedural coding.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for documentation improvement to relevant staff members.
- Ensure compliance with established coding policies and ethical standards.
Qualifications
- AHIMA or AAPC professional certification is required.
- A minimum of two years of experience in hospital or consulting coding is mandatory.
- Expertise in multispecialty coding is essential.
- Familiarity with computerized encoding and abstracting software is necessary.
Datavant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
