Facility Surgical Cardiology Coder
$45,926–$62,400 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Review clinical documentation to assign and sequence ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for designated patient types, including hospital, clinic, physician pro fee, and technical fee services. Validate APC calculations and abstract clinical data to ensure diagnoses, procedures, and discharge dispositions accurately reflect the medical record for billing and reimbursement. Interact with client staff and providers to clarify coding practices and maintain data integrity while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines, government regulations, and third-party requirements through continuing education and participation in team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment skills assessment
- 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
- Ability to maintain strict patient and provider confidentiality in compliance with all HIPPA Guidelines
Desired Qualifications
- Recent and relevant experience in an active production coding environment
- Associates degree in HIM or healthcare-related field, or combination of equivalent education and experience
- Experience using EPIC and Optum CAC
- Facility and Profee experience
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