Inpatient Coder

Savista

. Review clinical documentation to 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 confidentiality and up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingAHIMA CredentialAAPC CredentialMS-DRG Validation

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Hard Skills

Clinical Documentation ReviewCoding AccuracyData AbstractionRegulatory ComplianceCoding Guidelines KnowledgeGovernment Regulations KnowledgeThird-Party Requirements KnowledgeConfidentiality MaintenanceCoding ClarificationPatient Discharge Disposition

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITCCSCOCCCS-PCPC

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceHIPAA Privacy RegulationsHIPAA Security RegulationsAcute Inpatient RecordsClinical Data Coding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review clinical documentation to 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 abstraction and 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 to support diagnoses, procedures, and discharge disposition
Provide client staff with coding clarification and assistance, including provider queries
Maintain confidentiality of patient and provider information
Participate in client and staff meetings, trainings, and conference calls
Maintain current coding knowledge and credentials through continuing education
Support Savista’s Compliance Program and report compliance concerns
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

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 (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 requirements regarding coding and/or billing
Ability to maintain patient and provider confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations

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