Facility Surgical Cardiology Coder

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 designated patient categories.

• Confirm APC calculations to ensure accurate representation of the diagnoses/procedures recorded in the clinical file.

• Conduct documentation reviews and assessments for precise abstraction of clinical data to comply with regulatory and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with client personnel and providers to ensure data integrity, provide clarification, and assist in understanding coding practices.

• Uphold strict confidentiality for patients and providers in accordance with HIPAA Guidelines.

• Engage in client and Savista staff meetings, training sessions, and conference calls as needed or required.

• Keep up-to-date with ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS coding standards, government regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements regarding coding and billing.

• Take part in continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credential like COC (formerly CPC-H), CCS-P, or CPC, or a related specialty credential.

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

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

• Ability to consistently achieve a coding accuracy of 95% while adhering to client-specific and/or Savista production and quality standards.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, with the ability to enter data and manage Excel files (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

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

• An associate degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or a healthcare-related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Experience with EPIC and Optum Facility and Profee is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work options.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.