Inpatient Coder

Savista

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

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $33 per hourWebsite

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 and PCS coding for acute inpatient records. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and HIPAA regulations while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

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ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingMS-DRG ValidationAHIMA CredentialAAPC Credential

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Hard Skills

Clinical Documentation ReviewDiagnostic CodingProcedural CodingData AbstractingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITCCSCOCCCS-PCPC

Industry Keywords

HIPAA RegulationsCoding GuidelinesThird-Party RequirementsPatient ConfidentialityCompliance Program

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 abstracting and regulatory compliance
Select and sequence ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for designated patient types, including acute facility inpatient records for non-teaching-level facilities
Review clinical records to ensure MS-DRG assignments accurately reflect documented diagnoses and procedures
Abstract clinical data after documentation review to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition
Act as a resource for client staff regarding data integrity, clarification, and compliant coding practices, including provider queries
Participate in client and staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls
Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines, regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements
Participate in continuing education activities
Support Savista’s Compliance Program and appropriately handle confidential patient and client information
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must 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
Current working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party coding/billing requirements
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security regulations
Ability to maintain strict patient and provider confidentiality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials