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 ICD-10-PCS coding practices. Maintains confidentiality and supports compliant coding practices while actively participating in continuing education and compliance programs.

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ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingAHIMA Credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS)AAPC Credential (COC, CCS-P, CPC)Coding Compliance

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic CodingProcedural CodingClinical Data AbstractionMS-DRG ValidationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunicationClient Support

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA CredentialAAPC Credential

Industry Keywords

HIPAA RegulationsPatient ConfidentialityThird-Party Coding RequirementsGovernment RegulationsCoding Guidelines

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 abstraction of clinical data and regulatory compliance
Abstract clinical data to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition
Complete assigned work using appropriate resources
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 ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements
Participate in continuing education activities and maintain current credentials
Support Savista’s Compliance Program and report compliance concerns or incidents
Handle patient and client information appropriately and confidentially
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, 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
Maintain strict patient and provider confidentiality
Ability to support compliant coding practices and provider queries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials
Participation in client and staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls
Equal Opportunity Employer protections