Coding Specialist II – Orthopedics Profee

Savista

Pro Fee Coder reviewing clinical documentation to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for billing and reimbursement. Collaborating with healthcare organizations to ensure compliance with coding standards.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $35 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coding practices, including ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS, with a strong focus on compliance and data integrity. Maintains proficiency in medical terminology and coding guidelines while ensuring high-quality standards in clinical documentation review.

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ICD-10 CodingCPT/HCPCS CodingAHIMA Credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA)Two Years Coding ExperienceMedical Terminology Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic CodingProcedural CodingData AbstractingAPC Calculation ValidationRegulatory ComplianceQuality Assurance in CodingClinical Documentation Review

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcel Data Management

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA CredentialAAPC Credential

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceClinical Data IntegrityPatient ConfidentialityHealthcare Coding Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for specific patient types to meet the requirements of hospital data or physician data retrieval for billing and reimbursement.
Validate APC calculations to accurately capture the diagnoses/procedures documented in the clinical record for hospitals.
Perform documentation review and assessment for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
Select and sequence ICD-10, and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for designated patient types which may include but not limited to: Ancillary (Diagnostic)/ Recurring; Hospital, Clinic; Physician Pro Fee; Technical Fee or Evaluation and Management.
Review and analyze facility records to ensure that APC assignments and/or Evaluation and Management codes accurately reflect the diagnoses/procedures documented in the clinical record.
Abstract clinical data from the record after documentation review to ensure that it is adequate and appropriate to support diagnoses, procedures and discharge disposition is selected.
Complete assigned work functions utilizing appropriate resources.
Act as a resource with client staff for data integrity, clarification and assistance in understanding and determining appropriate and compliant coding practices including provider queries.
Maintain strict patient and provider confidentiality in compliance with all HIPAA Guidelines.
Participate in client and Savista staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls as requested and/or required.
Maintain current working knowledge of ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS and coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols and third-party requirements regarding coding and/or billing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An active AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential including but not limited to RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credentials COC (formerly CPC-H), CCS-P, or CPC or related specialty credential.
Two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, as well as ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS code sets
Ability to consistently code at 95% threshold for quality while maintaining client-specific and/or Savista production and/or quality standards
Proficient computer knowledge including MS Office including the ability to enter data, sort and filter excel files, (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Must display excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with all levels of internal and external customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.