Inpatient Coder

Savista

. Review clinical documentation and assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for facility inpatient records .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical documentation review, coding accuracy, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and MS-DRG validation. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and government regulations while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10-CM CodingMS-DRG ValidationAHIMA Credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS)AAPC Credential (COC, CCS-P, CPC)Clinical Data Abstraction

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic CodingProcedural CodingClinical Documentation ReviewData AbstractionRegulatory ComplianceMedical TerminologyAnatomy and PhysiologyPharmacologyPathophysiologyCoding Accuracy

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA CredentialAAPC Credential

Industry Keywords

Acute Inpatient RecordsCoding GuidelinesGovernment RegulationsData IntegrityConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review clinical documentation and assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for facility inpatient records
Validate MS-DRG calculations to accurately capture documented diagnoses and procedures
Review and assess documentation for accurate clinical data abstraction and regulatory compliance
Select and sequence ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for designated patient types, including acute facility inpatient records
Review clinical records to ensure MS-DRG assignments reflect documented diagnoses and procedures
Abstract clinical data supporting diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition
Act as a resource for client staff regarding data integrity, clarification, and compliant coding practices, including provider queries
Maintain patient and provider confidentiality and support Savista’s Compliance Program
Participate in client and staff meetings, training, conference calls, and continuing education
Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully pass pre-employment skills assessment
Active AHIMA credential, including RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or related credential
Active AAPC credential, including COC (formerly CPC-H), CCS-P, CPC, or related specialty credential
Two (2) years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience with Acute Inpatient records
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and ICD-10-CM/PCS code sets
Ability to consistently code at a 95% threshold for accuracy and quality
Proficient computer knowledge, including basic Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook functions
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with internal and external customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer policy
Continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials