Coding Specialist II – Trauma Profee

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

📋 Description

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

• Confirm APC calculations to ensure accurate representation of documented diagnoses and procedures for hospitals.

• Review and analyze documentation for precise abstraction of clinical data and adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.

• Identify and sequence ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for ancillary, recurring, hospital, clinic, physician professional fee, technical fee, and evaluation and management patient categories.

• Examine facility records to verify that APC assignments and/or Evaluation and Management codes correspond with documented diagnoses and procedures.

• Abstract clinical data to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge dispositions.

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

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

• Engage in client and Savista meetings, training sessions, conference calls, and continuing education initiatives.

• Stay updated on coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party coding and billing requirements.

• Collaborate with client staff and providers as necessary.

⛳️ 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 is required.

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

• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, ICD-10, and CPT/HCPCS code sets is essential.

• 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 skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel; capable of entering data, sorting, and filtering 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 HIM or a healthcare-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.