Datavant
Healthcare
LeadHIMCoder
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“Lead HIM Coder at Datavant. Skills: EPIC systems, coding, workflow optimization, troubleshooting. Perform daily work queue (WQ) management, ensuring timely and accurate progression of accounts through the coding workflow. Monitor and report daily coding volumes, proactively identifying risks that could impact bill hold deadlines and communicating findings to key stakeholders”
What You'll Achieve.
timely and accurate progression of accounts through the coding workflow; bill hold deadlines are met; bill hold goals are met within each service; seamless data flow; timely access for new users; resolve coding errors and discrepancies
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; critical thinking skills; decision-making skills; analyze, diagnose, and resolve system errors, workflow inefficiencies, and integration challenges within EPIC
provide a high-speed internet connection, work environment free from distractions, post-offer health screenings, proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc., job is not eligible for employment sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED required, Coding Certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required, Extensive hands-on experience with EPIC systems, including configuration, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization, Ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve system errors, workflow inefficiencies, and integration challenges within EPIC
Nice to Have
RHIA, RHIT, CCS – AHIMA credentials, Associate or bachelor’s degree in health information management or any Healthcare Related Field, A+, knowledge of ICD 10 CM, PCS and/or CPT, knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, and surgical terminology, knowledge of coding compliance policies, coding guidelines for multiple specialties, and insurance payor policies, Education/Training experience is a plus
What You'll Do.
Perform daily work queue (WQ) management
ensuring timely and accurate progression of accounts through the coding workflow
Monitor and report daily coding volumes
proactively identifying risks that could impact bill hold deadlines and communicating findings to key stakeholders
Claim Edit for coding Resolution
Denial Review and resolution
Monitor coding workflow and identify potential bottlenecks
Oversee coding schedules and distribute workload within the work queues to ensure balanced assignments among team members and bill hold goals are met within each service
Partner with the Charge Master Team to add new charge codes to the ED preference lists
Collaborate with Physician Groups to process requests for new provider enrollments in EPIC
Report and collaborate with client leadership to resolve technical workflow issues
open and escalate tickets as needed
and communicate resolutions to the coding team
Review and address email requests from client staff related to: Coding and charge corrections
Hold issues and trauma reviews
Ensure resolution is communicated effectively to all stakeholders
Coordinate access and deactivation requests for client systems as needed
Follow up to ensure timely access for new users and deactivate access for those no longer requiring it
Provide and communicate access instructions for new users
Supervise and delegate coding tasks to a team of medical coders
Address coding errors and resolve discrepancies
and process rebills when necessary
Facilitate training for coders on coding workflows and/or updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
communicate findings to key stakeholders; Work with the Revenue Cycle Management Department; Partner with the Charge Master Team; Collaborate with Physician Groups; Report and collaborate with client leadership; communicate resolutions to the coding team; Ensure resolution is communicated effectively to all stakeholders; Provide and communicate access instructions for new users; Supervise and delegate coding tasks to a team of medical coders
Communication Scope
high attention to detail/accuracy; Effective oral and written communication skills; communicate findings to key stakeholders; communicate resolutions to the coding team; Ensure resolution is communicated effectively to all stakeholders; Provide and communicate access instructions for new users
Process & Methodology
Oversee coding schedules, distribute workload, ensure balanced assignments, bill hold goals are met
Full Job Description
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: Our coding team is growing, and we need a Lead Coder to join the team to help support our client needs. We’re looking for a strong, experienced candidate for this role who possesses high attention to detail/accuracy and a depth of knowledge in medical terminology with extensive hands-on experience with EPIC systems, including configuration, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization. This role is fully remote and has a flexible schedule. What You Will Do: Perform daily work queue (WQ) management, ensuring timely and accurate progression of accounts through the coding workflow. Monitor and report daily coding volumes, proactively identifying risks that could impact bill hold deadlines and communicating findings to key stakeholders. Claim Edit for coding Resolution Denial Review and resolution Monitor coding workflow and identify potential bottlenecks. Oversee coding schedules and distribute workload within the work queues to ensure balanced assignments among team members and bill hold goals are met within each service. Work with the Revenue Cycle Management Department to resolve billing and patient registration issues, ensuring seamless data flow. Partner with the Charge Master Team to add new charge codes to the ED preference lists. Collaborate with Physician Groups to proc
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