Coding Specialist II – Profee Neurology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Select and arrange ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for specified patient categories, which include physician professional fees, technical fees, evaluation and management, hospital, clinic, ancillary, and recurring services.

• Examine and evaluate facility records to ensure that APC assignments and/or evaluation and management codes accurately correspond with documented diagnoses and procedures.

• Abstract clinical information post-documentation review to validate diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition.

• Execute assigned tasks utilizing the appropriate resources.

• Serve as a resource for client personnel regarding data integrity, clarification, and compliant coding practices, including provider inquiries.

• Uphold strict patient and provider confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• Engage in client and Savista staff meetings, training sessions, and conference calls.

• Keep abreast of current ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, coding guidelines, governmental regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements.

• Partake in continuing education initiatives to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain up-to-date credentials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment skills assessment.

• An active AHIMA credential such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or an active AAPC credential like COC (formerly CPC-H), CCS-P, CPC, or a related specialty credential is required.

• Minimum of two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience is necessary.

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, as well as ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS code sets is essential.

• Ability to consistently achieve a coding accuracy of 95% while adhering to client-specific and/or Savista production and/or quality standards.

• Competent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel; capability to enter data and sort and filter Excel files.

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills when interacting with internal and external customers.

• Recent and relevant experience in a production coding environment is strongly preferred.

• An associate degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or a healthcare-related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with Rcx, Cerner, or NextGen is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.