HB - SDS/OBS/ED Coder

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM codes, either professional or technical EM level, and surgical CPT codes at commercially reasonable production rates and at a consistent 95% or greater quality level.
• Validates APC assignments, as applicable.
• Abstracts clinical data appropriately.
• Mitigates diagnosis, EM level, and/or surgical CPT coding-related claims scrubber edits.
• Tolerates short-term assignments for up to two different clients.
• Participates in client and Savista meetings and training sessions as instructed by management.
• Maintains an ongoing current working knowledge of the coding convention in play at client assignments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• An active AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credential.
• One year of relevant, productive coding experience for the specific patient type being hired and within the last six months.
• Passing score of 80% on specific pre-employment tests assigned.
• EPIC/Optum experience.

Preferred Note

Savista is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $28.00 - $33.00 an hour. However, specific compensation for the role will vary within the above range based on many factors including but not limited to geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.

California Job Candidate Notice

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