Observation 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).

Job Summary

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.

Job Accountabilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

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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