Coding Specialist II – Profee Neurology, Neurosurgery

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

📋 Description

• Examine clinical records and assign as well as sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for specific patient categories.

• Confirm APC calculations to accurately reflect the documented diagnoses and procedures for healthcare facilities.

• Conduct documentation reviews and assessments to ensure precise abstraction of clinical information.

• Analyze facility records to verify that APC assignments and Evaluation and Management codes correspond with the documentation.

• Abstract clinical information to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge outcomes.

• Complete assigned tasks utilizing the appropriate coding resources.

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

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

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

• Collaborate with client staff and providers as necessary.

• Uphold patient and provider confidentiality.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, ICD-10, and CPT/HCPCS code sets.

• Capability to consistently achieve a coding accuracy of 95% while adhering to production and quality standards.

• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Ability to enter data, as well as sort and filter Excel files.

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment.

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

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

• Familiarity with Rcx, Cerner, or NextGen is advantageous.

• Must ensure patient and provider confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.

• Involvement in training sessions and conference calls.

• Protections as an Equal Opportunity Employer.