Coding Specialist II – Profee Neurology, Neurosurgery

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks a clinical coder with AHIMA or AAPC credentials to join our team. You will review clinical documentation, assign ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes, and ensure accurate coding across hospital, clinic, and professional services.

The role emphasizes data integrity, HIPAA compliance, and ongoing education; proficiency in Rcx, Cerner, or NextGen is a plus, with strong Excel skills and the ability to maintain quality thresholds.

Qualifikationen

• Active AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA) or active AAPC credential (COC, CCS-P, CPC) is required.
• Two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS code sets, and general medical terminology.
• Ability to code at a 95% quality threshold while meeting client/Savista standards.

Aufgaben

• Review clinical documentation and assign and sequence ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes for designated patient types.
• Review facility records to ensure APC and/or evaluation and management codes reflect documented diagnoses/procedures.
• Abstract clinical data to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition.
• Maintain patient and provider confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and continuing education to maintain credentials.

Kenntnisse

Diagnostic Coding

Procedural Coding

Data Abstraction

Quality Coding Standards

Coding Guidelines Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ausbildung

Associate degree in HIM or healthcare

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Rcx

Cerner

NextGen

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

• Review clinical documentation and assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for designated patient types
• Select and sequence ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for ancillary, hospital, clinic, physician professional fee, technical fee, and evaluation and management cases
• Review and analyze facility records to ensure APC assignments and/or evaluation and management codes accurately reflect documented diagnoses and procedures
• Abstract clinical data after documentation review to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition
• Complete assigned work functions using appropriate resources
• Act as a resource for client staff regarding data integrity, clarification, and compliant coding practices, including provider queries
• Maintain patient and provider confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Participate in client and Savista staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls
• Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party coding and billing requirements
• Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials

Requirements

• Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment skills assessment
• An active AHIMA credential including RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or an active AAPC credential including COC, CCS-P, CPC, or related specialty credential
• Two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, ICD-10, and CPT/HCPCS code sets
• Ability to consistently code at a 95% quality threshold while maintaining client-specific and/or Savista production and/or quality standards
• Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel; ability to enter data and sort and filter Excel files
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with internal and external customers
• Recent and relevant experience in an active production coding environment strongly preferred
• Associate degree in HIM or a healthcare-related field, or equivalent education and experience preferred
• Experience using Rcx, Cerner, or NextGen is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and government regulations. Maintains data integrity and confidentiality while achieving high-quality coding standards in a production environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ICD-10 Coding
• CPT/HCPCS Coding
• AHIMA Credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA) or AAPC Credential (COC, CCS-P, CPC)
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Diagnostic Coding
• Procedural Coding
• Data Abstraction
• Quality Coding Standards
• Coding Guidelines Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• AHIMA Credential
• AAPC Credential

Industry Keywords

• HIPAA Compliance
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Confidentiality
• Healthcare Information Management
• Continuing Education

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Rcx
• Cerner
• NextGen