Outpatient Audit Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration
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.
What We’re Looking For:As an Outpatient Auditing Specialist, you will be instrumental in addressing consulting and educational needs related to coding quality, compliance assessments, external payer reviews, coding education, and coding workflow operations reviews. In this role, you will offer meaningful information tailored to exceed customer expectations, actively identifying and presenting solutions for customer issues. This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, allowing you to help shape the future of healthcare from your own workspace!
* Seeking a candidate to bring a strong skill set with regards to auditing ED, SDS, OBS and I&I as well as experience in Pro Fee including but not limited to E&M, IR, Spinal and Orthopedics.
What You Will Do:Performs Outpatient Facility coding audits of medical records and abstracts using ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers and appropriate coding references for accurate coding assignment
Provides rich and concise rationale explaining the reasoning behind any identified changes, including specific references, location of documentation, etc
Keeps abreast of regulatory changes
Organizes and prioritizes multiple cases concurrently to ensure departmental workflow and case resolution
Provides coder education via the auditing process
Function in a professional, efficient and positive manner
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)’s code of ethics
Must be customer‑service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, desire to learn, commitment to excellence and commitment to profession
High complexity of work function and decision making
Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills
* Seeking a candidate to bring a strong skill set with regards to auditing ED, SDS, OBS and I&I as well as experience in Pro Fee including but not limited to E&M, IR, Spinal and Orthopedics.
What You Need to Succeed:5+ years of outpatient facility coding experience and/or auditing
CCS (preferred), RHIA or RHIT preferred
Maintains 95% accuracy rate
Experience with various software including Epic, Cerner, and other prevalent EMRs
Benefits for Full‑Time employees:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Savings Plan w/match, 2 weeks of paid time off, and Paid Holidays, Floating HolidaysFree CEUs every year
Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC) If Applicable
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: $35 - $45 an Hour
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 Datavant 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…
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