Lead HIM Coder

Job Listing ID:

4487684

Job Title:

Lead HIM Coder Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/07/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

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 process requests for new provider enrollments in EPIC. Report and collaborate with client leadership to resolve technical workflow issues, including WQ, EPIC, and 3M. Report, open and escalate tickets as needed, track outcomes, and communicate resolutions to the coding team. Review and address email requests from client staff related to: Coding and charge corrections Denials and edits 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 What You Need to

Succeed:

Extensive hands-on experience with EPIC systems, including configuration, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization. Serve as the primary point of contact for EPIC system troubleshooting and resolution, addressing user-reported issues in a timely and efficient manner. Be able to analyze, diagnose, and resolve system errors, workflow inefficiencies, and integration challenges within EPIC. High School Diploma or GED required. Coding Certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required.

Preferred:

RHIA, RHIT, C...

Job Classification:

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Salary:

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Experience Required:

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Education Required:

None

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