Coding Specialist II – Profee Orthopedics

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

📋 Description

• Review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for specified patient categories.

• Select and arrange ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for ancillary services, hospital services, clinic visits, physician professional fees, technical fees, and evaluation and management services.

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

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

• Complete assigned tasks utilizing appropriate resources.

• Serve as a resource for client staff concerning data integrity, clarification, and compliant coding practices, including provider queries.

• 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.

• Participate in continuing education initiatives to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current 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 including COC, CCS-P, CPC, or a related specialty credential.

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

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

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

• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel; capable of entering data and sorting and filtering Excel files.

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills 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 or a healthcare-related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience is preferred.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and supportive work environment.