Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world's health data to power better decisions and advance human health. We are a data logistics company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. Datavant has a network of networks consisting of thousands of organizations, more than 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and an ecosystem of 500+ real-world data partners.

By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a highly collaborative, remote-first team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We hire for three traits: we want people who are smart, nice, and get things done. We invest in our people and believe in hiring for high-potential and humble individuals who can rapidly grow their responsibilities as the company scales. Datavant is a distributed, remote-first team, and we empower Datavanters to shape their working environment in a way that suits their needs.

We're looking for experienced and credentialed HCC Coding Team Leads 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!

The Coding Team Lead is responsible for supporting the Coding Supervisors in monitoring coders in quality and efficiency, serving as a resource and facilitator while assisting in monitoring quality and production of coding team.

What you will do:

Coding Team Lead is responsible for supporting the Coding Supervisors in monitoring coders in quality and efficiency, serving as a resource and facilitator while assisting in monitoring quality and production of the coding team.
• Reviews rebuttals submitted by coders. Provides education to the coder if the error is correct or sends the rebuttal through the process if they agree the coder's initial coding was correct.

• Answers coding questions for assigned coders; trending the questions to identify opportunities for additional training.
• Collaborate with the Client Team and Training Team.
• Tracks audits completed per coder to ensure coders are receiving timely feedback.
• Assists with auditing when the coder has not received recent feedback.
• Support new hires released to the production team by being their coder-buddy.
• Conducts one on one with coders focused on quality improvement.
• Assists in tracking coder KPI and quality metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Coaches employees who are not meeting the expectations including
• recommending performance improvement initiatives as needed.

• Collaborates with the Quality Department to ensure 95% accuracy expectation is met.
• Report trends for education opportunities in both quality and productivity to management for review and/or action.
• Assists in coding to meet the monthly production goals while maintaining quality at 95% or higher.
• Any other tasks required by management.

What you will bring to the table:

• AHIMA certified credentials (CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, CRC)
• Extensive knowledge of ICD -10
• 2 years' HCC coding experience
• 1+ years' Team Lead experience a plus
• A strong knowledge base of medical terminology, medical abbreviations, pharmacology and disease processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high quality
• Must be able to follow instructions, meet deadlines and work independently
• Ability to be flexible in work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a remote environment and time management skills
• Working knowledge of the business use of computer hardware and software to ensure effectiveness and quality of the processing and security of the data

Bonus points if:

• You have current Team Lead experience
• You have some auditing experience

Perks:

• Full Benefits including a 401k Savings Plan
• Access to 20-24 free CEUs per year, provided by Datavant, to support your continuous professional development
• Compensation for AAPC/AHIMA dues
• Company-provided equipment including computer, monitor, mouse, etc
• Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
• Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we're in this together!)

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 or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

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. Please note that 1 or more assessments may be required as a condition to being hired for this role. There is no COVID vaccine requirement for this role.

Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role. The estimated pay range for this role is $27-$28 per hour.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.