An end-to-end revenue cycle services provider serving healthcare organizations for over 30 years.
Observation Coder
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Observation Coder
Savista
• The Coder will review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for Facility Observation records to meet the needs of hospital data retrieval for billing and reimbursement. • 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. • Select and sequence ICD-10 CM and CPT codes for designated patient types which may include but is not limited to: Acute Facility Observation for Non-Teaching Level facilities. • Review and analyze clinical records to ensure accurate CPT Assignment as well as modifiers as appropriate. • Abstract clinical data from the record after documentation review to ensure that it is adequate and appropriate to support diagnoses and procedures. • 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.
Job Requirements
- 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: Observation
Benefits
- 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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