Profee Coder - Multi-specialty

About the role

The Pro Fee Coder position at Savista involves reviewing clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for various patient types to meet billing and reimbursement requirements. This role also includes validating APC calculations, abstracting clinical data, interacting with client staff and providers, and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Select and sequence ICD-10, and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for designated patient types.
• Review and analyze facility records to ensure accurate APC assignments and/or Evaluation and Management codes.
• Abstract clinical data from the record to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition.
• Complete assigned work functions utilizing appropriate resources.
• Act as a resource for data integrity, clarification, and assistance in understanding and determining appropriate and compliant coding practices, including provider queries.
• Maintain strict patient and provider confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Guidelines.
• Participate in client and Savista staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls as requested.
• Maintain current working knowledge of ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS and coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements regarding coding and/or billing.
• Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.

Qualifications

• A successful pre-employment skills assessment.
• An active AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or AAPC credentials COC, CCS-P, CPC).
• Two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS code sets.
• Ability to code at 95% threshold for quality while maintaining client-specific and/or Savista production and/or quality standards.
• Proficient computer knowledge including MS Office (enter data, sort and filter excel files, Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with all levels of internal and external customers.

Preferred Skills

• Recent and relevant experience in an active production coding environment.
• Associates degree in HIM or healthcare-related field, or combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Experience using RCx, Cerner, NextGen (a plus).

Benefits

Salary range: $22.08 - $34.69 per hour. Specific compensation varies based on factors such as geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.