Pro Fee Coder – Complex Surgical Case Experience

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

📋 Description

• Select and organize ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for specific patient categories.

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

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

• Complete assigned tasks utilizing the appropriate coding resources.

• Act as a resource for client personnel 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, and conference calls.

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

• Collaborate with client personnel and providers as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• 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, or CPC, or a related specialty credential is required.

• Two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience are necessary.

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

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

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

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

• Recent and relevant experience in a 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 EPIC is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for continuing education to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.