Experienced Emergency Room Coder

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

The Coding Specialist II reviews documentation to code diagnoses and surgical CPT procedures for hospital-based claims and data needs.  For physician-based claims and data needs, the Coding Specialist II reviews documentation to code diagnoses, EM level, and surgical CPT procedures. Additionally, this role also validates APC calculations, abstracts clinical data, mitigates diagnosis, EM level, and/or surgical CPT coding-related claims scrubber edits, and may interact with client staff and providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An active AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credential

• Two years 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

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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