Inpatient Coder

Savista

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

Posted 10/21/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM and PCS coding, ensuring accurate assignment and sequencing of diagnostic and procedural codes for acute inpatient records. Maintains compliance with coding guidelines, regulations, and confidentiality standards while supporting data integrity and participating in ongoing education.

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ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingAHIMA Credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS)AAPC Credential (COC, CCS-P, CPC)MS-DRG Validation

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic CodingProcedural CodingClinical Data AbstractionRegulatory ComplianceData Integrity Assessment

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA CredentialAAPC Credential

Industry Keywords

Acute Inpatient RecordsCoding GuidelinesGovernment RegulationsThird-Party RequirementsHIPAA Compliance

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.
Select and sequence ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for designated patient types, including acute facility inpatient records.
Analyze clinical records to ensure MS-DRG assignments 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.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and provider information.
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 to enhance skills and maintain credentials.
Support Savista’s Compliance Program and report compliance concerns or incidents.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment skills assessment.
An active AHIMA credential, including RHIA, RHIT, CCS or related credential.
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.
Current working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party coding/billing requirements.
Ability to maintain patient and provider confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
Ability to participate in meetings, trainings, conference calls, and continuing education activities.
Ability to adhere to compliance policies and procedures.