Coding Specialist II – Profee Neurology, Neurosurgery

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate clinical documentation and assign as well as sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for specified patient categories.

• Choose and order ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for ancillary services, hospital, clinic, physician professional fees, technical fees, and evaluation and management scenarios.

• Examine and assess facility records to ensure that APC assignments and/or evaluation and management codes correctly represent the documented diagnoses and procedures.

• Abstract clinical data following the review of documentation to substantiate diagnoses, procedures, and discharge outcomes.

• Complete designated work tasks using suitable resources.

• Serve as a consultant for client staff on matters of data integrity, clarification, and compliant coding practices, including queries for providers.

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

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

• Stay updated on ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party coding and billing requirements.

• Take part in continuing education opportunities to enhance expertise, skills, and maintain active credentials.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, as well as ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS code sets.

• Capability to consistently code at a 95% quality threshold while adhering to client-specific and/or Savista production and/or quality standards.

• Competence in using computer software, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to input data and manage sorting and filtering in Excel files.

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities with both internal and external customers.

• Recent and relevant experience in an active production coding environment is highly preferred.

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

• Familiarity with Rcx, Cerner, or NextGen is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.

• Retirement savings options with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.