Profee Coder - Hospitalist

Savista•Remote - AZ, AZ

4d•$22 - $35

About The Position

Savista enables clients to navigate challenges in healthcare, focusing on quality clinical care, positive patient experiences, and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to improve revenue cycle services, supporting their success, patients, and communities through our CARE values (Commitment, Authenticity, Respect, Excellence). The Pro Fee Coder will review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for specific patient types, meeting requirements for hospital or physician data retrieval for billing and reimbursement. This role may validate APC calculations to accurately capture documented diagnoses/procedures and perform documentation review for abstracting clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements. The Coder may also interact with client staff and providers.

Requirements

Active AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA) or AAPC (COC, CCS-P, CPC) credential or related specialty credential.
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 consistently code at a 95% threshold for quality while maintaining client-specific and/or Savista production and/or quality standards.
Proficient computer knowledge including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), with the ability to enter data, sort, and filter Excel files.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with all levels of internal and external customers.
Must successfully pass pre-employment skills assessment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Select and sequence ICD-10, and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for designated patient types (Ancillary, Hospital, Clinic, Physician Pro Fee, Technical Fee, Evaluation and Management).
Review and analyze facility records to ensure APC assignments and/or Evaluation and Management codes accurately reflect documented diagnoses/procedures.
Abstract clinical data from records after documentation review to ensure it supports diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition.
Complete assigned work functions utilizing appropriate resources.
Act as a resource for client staff regarding data integrity, clarification, 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.
Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements.
Participate in continuing education to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain credentials.