Coding Specialist II – Profee Orthopedics

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.

• Review and assess facility records to ensure that APC assignments and/or Evaluation and Management codes accurately represent documented diagnoses and procedures.

• Abstract clinical data following documentation review to substantiate diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition.

• Complete assigned tasks using the appropriate resources.

• Serve as a resource for client staff concerning 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.

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

• Partake in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and uphold current credentials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Successfully complete a pre-employment skills assessment.

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

• Have two years of recent, relevant hands-on coding experience.

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

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

• Demonstrate proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to input data and sort/filter Excel files.

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

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.