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-Level💰 $28 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in clinical documentation review and coding, with a strong focus on MS-DRG assignments and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proficient in ICD-10-CM and PCS coding guidelines, ensuring accurate data integrity and adherence to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active AHIMA CredentialActive AAPC CredentialICD-10-CM CodingMS-DRG ValidationAcute Inpatient Coding Experience

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic CodingProcedural CodingClinical Data AbstractionCoding Guidelines KnowledgeGovernment Regulations KnowledgeThird-Party Billing RequirementsData IntegrityCompliance Policies AdherencePatient Information HandlingHIPAA Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingTraining Participation

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITCCSCOCCCS-PCPC

Industry Keywords

Clinical DocumentationInpatient RecordsCompliance ProgramContinuing EducationProvider Queries

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 analyze 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.
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.
Participate in client and staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls.
Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.
Support Savista’s Compliance Program and report compliance concerns or incidents.
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 current working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party coding/billing requirements.
Maintain strict patient and provider confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
Demonstrate adherence to relevant compliance policies and procedures.
Appropriate handling of patient information under HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations.