Coding Specialist III

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate clinical documentation to assign codes for diagnoses and procedures related to inpatient hospital claims and data requirements.

• Assign codes for diagnoses, EM levels, and surgical CPT codes for both professional and technical claims and data purposes.

• Verify calculations for MS-DRG and APC.

• Extract clinical data.

• Address issues related to diagnosis, EM level, surgical CPT, and/or PCS coding that may arise during claims scrubbing.

• Communicate with client personnel and providers as necessary.

• Engage in meetings and training sessions with clients and Savista.

• Keep updated knowledge of coding standards relevant to client projects.

• Carry out additional related tasks as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential or valid AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credential.

• At least one year of pertinent coding experience for the specific patient demographic within the last six months.

• Achieve a minimum score of 80% on designated pre-employment assessments.

• Proficient in assigning ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for inpatient visits, or ICD-10-CM codes, professional and technical EM levels, and surgical CPT codes for physician visits.

• Capable of maintaining a quality level of 95% or higher consistently.

• Familiarity with relevant coding standards and conventions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work options.

• Recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work.

• Opportunities for collaboration and making a positive impact.