Coding Specialist
Savista
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $28 - $33 per hour
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Assigns either ICD-10-CM and/or PCS codes for inpatient and/or inpatient rehabilitation visits at commercially reasonable production rates and at a consistent 95% or greater quality level.
- Validates either MS-DRG or APC assignments, as applicable.
- Abstracts clinical data appropriately.
- Mitigates either hospital inpatient coding-related claims scrubber edits or professional and technical coding-related claims scrubber edits.
- Tolerates short-term assignments for up to two different clients.
- Participates in client and Savista meetings and training sessions as instructed by management.
- Maintains an ongoing current working knowledge of the coding convention in play at client assignments.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- An active AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credential
- One year of relevant, productive coding experience for the specific patient type being hired and within the last six months
- Passing score of 80% on specific pre-employment tests assigned
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
ICD-10-CM codingICD-10-PCS codingMS-DRG validationAPC validationclinical data abstractionclaims scrubber edits mitigationcoding quality assurance
Soft skills
adaptabilitycommunicationteam collaborationattention to detail
Certifications
AHIMA credentialAAPC credential