Inpatient Coder

Savista

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical coding, including ICD-10-CM and PCS, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and patient confidentiality. Proven ability to validate MS-DRG calculations and provide coding clarification to client staff.

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ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingMS-DRG ValidationAHIMA CredentialCoding Compliance

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic CodingProcedural CodingClinical Documentation ReviewData AbstractionRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA RHIAAHIMA RHITAHIMA CCSAAPC COCAAPC CCS-PAAPC CPC

Industry Keywords

Acute Inpatient RecordsHIPAA ComplianceCoding GuidelinesThird-Party Billing RequirementsContinuing Education

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 and abstract clinical data for 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.
Provide client staff with coding clarification and assistance, including provider queries.
Participate in client and staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls.
Participate in continuing education activities and maintain current credentials.
Support Savista’s Compliance Program and protect patient and client confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment skills assessment.
An active AHIMA credential including RHIA, RHIT, CCS or an 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.
Maintain strict patient and provider confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA.
Maintain current working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party coding/billing requirements.