Savista

Inpatient Coding Specialist

Savista
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $34 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in coding diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient claims, with a strong focus on maintaining compliance with coding conventions and validating MS-DRG and APC calculations. Engages effectively with clients and providers while managing multiple assignments and participating in training sessions.

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AHIMA CredentialAAPC CredentialCPT CodingMS-DRG ValidationClinical Data Abstraction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Reviews documentation to code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient hospital-based claims and data needs
  • Reviews clinical documentation to code diagnoses, EM level, and surgical CPT codes for professional and technical claims and data needs
  • Validates MS-DRG and APC calculations
  • Abstracts clinical data
  • Mitigates diagnosis, EM level, surgical CPT, and/or PCS coding-related claims scrubber edits
  • Interacts with client staff and providers as needed
  • Maintains up to two concurrent short-term client assignments
  • Participates in client and Savista meetings and training sessions
  • Maintains current working knowledge of coding conventions at client assignments
  • Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • An active AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credential
  • One year of relevant, productive coding experience for the specific patient type being hired and within the last six months
  • Passing score of 80% on specific pre-employment tests assigned

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Hard Skills
Diagnosis CodingProcedure CodingEM Level CodingSurgical CPT CodingPCS CodingClaims Scrubber MitigationCoding Documentation ReviewCoding ComplianceData ValidationClinical Documentation Review
Soft Skills
Client InteractionCommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
AHIMA CredentialAAPC Credential
Industry Keywords
Inpatient ClaimsOutpatient ClaimsCoding ConventionsClinical DataHealthcare Coding