SDS/OBS Coder

About the role

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

Job Purpose

The Coding Specialist will review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for Same Day Surgery and Observation visits to meet the needs of hospital data retrieval for billing and reimbursement. Coding Specialist will validate APC calculations in order to accurately capture the diagnoses/procedures documented in the clinical record. Coding Specialist performs documentation review and assessment for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Code Same Day Surgery and Observation records for an acute care facility.
• Coding experience with ED, Anesthesia and I & I for facility side
• Abstracts clinical data appropriately.
• Mitigates diagnosis
• 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
• Minimum of Two (2) years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience
• Requires active CCS, CCA, CCS-P, COC, CPC, CPC-A, RHIT or RHIA credential

Company Overview

Savista partners with healthcare providers to improve their financial strength by implementing integrated revenue cycle solutions that help control costs, improve margins and cash flow, increase regulatory compliance, and optimize operational efficiency.

Pay

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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Savista is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.