Profee Coder – Hospitalist

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

📋 Description

• Select and arrange ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for specific patient categories, which may encompass Ancillary (Diagnostic)/Recurring; Hospital, Clinic; Physician Pro Fee; Technical Fee, or Evaluation and Management, along with any relevant chart capturing for any patient type.

• Review and evaluate facility records to guarantee that APC assignments and/or Evaluation and Management codes accurately reflect the diagnoses/procedures documented in the clinical record.

• Extract clinical data from the record following documentation review to confirm that it is sufficient and appropriate to support the selected diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition.

• Complete assigned tasks using relevant resources.

• May serve as a resource for client staff regarding data integrity, providing clarification and assistance in understanding and determining appropriate and compliant coding practices, including provider queries.

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

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

• Keep current knowledge of ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements related to coding and/or billing.

• Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain up-to-date credentials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment skills assessment.

• Required: An active credential from AHIMA (American Health Information Association), which includes but is not limited to RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or an active credential from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) such as 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 quality threshold of 95% while adhering to client-specific and/or Savista production and quality standards.

• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office, with the ability to enter data, and sort and filter Excel files (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities with individuals at all levels, both internal and external customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.