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.
Medical Coders are responsible for reviewing and submitting 64 encounters per day (approximately 8 per hour). These encounters include evaluation & management, procedures, testing, monitoring, and hospital services. The role requires maintaining accurate coding, applying diagnostics and modifiers correctly, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Charge extraction and correct application of diagnosis and modifiers.
Understand and apply NCCI edits and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain coding knowledge and billing regulations associated with CPT, HCPCS, and ICD‑10 codes.
Review assigned CPT, HCPCS, and ICD‑10 diagnosis codes for accuracy prior to submission.
Consult with Coding Managers on any edit discrepancies.
Work independently with minimal supervision and complete assigned work functions using appropriate resources.
Communicate via email and messaging with clinic staff to ensure compliant and appropriate coding.
Participate in client and staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls as requested.
Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.
Work denials for insurance follow‑up and collaborate with the Accounts Receivable Team.
Minimum Qualifications 3‑5+ years of professional coding experience in Cardiology.
Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.
Active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) COC, CPC or Active AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) CCS at the time of hire.
Extreme attention to detail with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
Strong knowledge of EPIC, Cerner, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills with all levels of internal and external customers.
Proficient in teaching facility guidelines.
Recent and relevant experience in an active coding production environment strongly preferred.
Maintains a 95% coding accuracy rate and meets client productivity standards.
Ability to elaborate on findings and guidelines with providers on issues identified within daily workflow.
Salary range for this role is from $28.00 to $30.00 per hour. Specific compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, certifications, and skills.
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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