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Outpatient Coding Consultant

Overview:

Who we are...

Ciox Health merged with Datavant in 2021, creating the nation's largest health data ecosystems, powering secure data connectivity on behalf of thousands of providers, payers, health data analytics companies, patient-facing applications, government agencies, research institutions and life science companies. The combined company is focused on improving patient outcomes and reducing costs by removing impediments to the secure exchange of health data. Ciox, a Datavant company will offer the ability to access, exchange, and connect data among the thousands of organizations in its ecosystem for use cases ranging from better clinical care and value-based payments to health analytics and medical research.

What we offer…

At Ciox Health we offer all employees a place to grow and expand their current skills so that they can not only help build Ciox Health into the greatest health technology company but create a career that you can be proud of. We offer you complete training and long-term career goals. Our environment is what most of our employees are the proudest of and our Medical Coding Group is comprised of some of the brightest and most talented individuals. Give us just a few moments to explain why we need you and hope you will help us change how the health Industry manages its’ medical records.

Details:

Full time, Flexible Schedule
Location: Remote/Work from home, NO VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Preferred: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA credentials.

We Offer:

Full Benefits: 401k Savings Plan
20-24 free CEUs per year, provided by Ciox
AAPC/AHIMA dues compensation
Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, etc.)
Comprehensive training led by a credentialed profesional coding manager

What we need…

We are currently hiring experienced, credentialed Outpatient coders for full-time employment opportunities.

Need the following Specialties:

ED Coding
SDS/Same Day Surgery
Ancilliary

Responsibilities:

What You Will Do...

Reviews medical records and assigns accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures
Assigns and sequences codes accurately based on medical record documentation
Assigns the appropriate discharge disposition
Abstracts and enters the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution
Maintains 95% coding accuracy rate and 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment and maintains site designated productivity standards
Responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials
Attend CIOX Health sponsored education meetings/in-services
Demonstrate initiative and judgment in performance of job responsibilities
Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues
Function in a professional, efficient and positive manner
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics.
Must be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability and desire to learn
High complexity of work function and decision making
Strong organizational and teamwork skills
Willing and able to travel when necessary if applicable
Must have excellent communications skills- email and verbal
Reports to work as scheduled
Complies with all HIM Division Policies
Expected to frequently use the following equipment: Desktop PC or thin client, phone (with voice mail), fax machine, and other general office equipment.

Qualifications:

What Helps You Stand Out...

Associate or Bachelor’ degree from AHIMA certified HIM Program or Nursing Program or completion of certificate program with CCS, CPC or CCSP.
Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language.
One to five years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software
Passing annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually in accordance with employee review

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 Ciox 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.

For remote work, 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.

There is no Covid Vaccination Requirement for this Role