Role overview

Qualifications

Active AHIMA or AAPC credential
Two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience
Successful passing of pre-employment skills assessment

Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes
Validate MS-DRG calculations for accurate capture of diagnoses and procedures
Abstract clinical data from records to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition
Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and participate in continuing education activities

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Medical Writer
English

Hard skills

ICD 503 ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) Clinical Documentation Clinical Data Analysis Regulatory Compliance Human Interface Guidelines

Other skills

Problem Solving
Teamwork
Detail Oriented
Client Confidentiality

About the company

Savista

We've been solving the biggest challenges in healthcare revenue cycle for over 30 years, under prominent names you would recognize. We offer consultation, audits and flexible workforce staffing solutions and recently achieved the prestigious Peer Reviewed designation through HFMA. We partner with over 330 hospitals, systems and physician practices at 770+ facilities across 49 states. The results: Reduced AR days, higher receivables, streamlined processes.... and a stronger bottom line.

Company details

Company typeLarge

Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

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).

JOB SUMMARY

The Coder will review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for Facility Inpatient records to meet the needs of hospital data retrieval for billing and reimbursement. Coder validates MS-DRG calculations to accurately capture the diagnoses and procedures documented in the clinical record. Coder performs documentation review and assessment for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Coder may interact with client staff and providers.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Select and sequence ICD-10 CM and PCS codes for designated patient types which may include but is not limited to: Acute Facility Inpatient for Non-Teaching Level facilities.
Review and analyze clinical records to ensure that MS-DRG assignments 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.
May 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 HIPPA
Participate in client and staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls as requested and/or required.
Maintain current working knowledge of ICD-10 CM and PCS and coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements regarding coding and/or billing.
Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.

Support Savista’s Compliance Program by demonstrating adherence to all relevant compliance policies and procedures as evidenced by in-service attendance and daily practice; notifying management when there is a compliance concern or incident; demonstrating knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations as evidenced by appropriate handling of patient information; promoting confidentiality and using discretion when handling patient and/or client information.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment skills assessment.
An active AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential including but not limited to RHIA, RHIT, CCS or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credentials COC (formerly CPC-H), CCS-P, or CPC or related specialty credential.
Two (2) years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience with all record types: Acute Inpatient

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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