SDS/OBS Coder
About The Position
Savista partners with healthcare organizations 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. 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. Coder III may interact with client staff and providers. For each client, the Coding Specialist – Same Day Surgery, reviews documentation to code diagnoses for hospital-based claims and data needs. For physician-based claims and data needs, the Coding Specialist – Same Day Surgery reviews documentation to code diagnoses.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
