Inpatient Coder

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient facility records.

• Confirm MS-DRG calculations to ensure accurate representation of documented diagnoses and procedures.

• Review and analyze documentation for precise clinical data abstraction and adherence to regulatory standards.

• Choose and arrange ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for specified patient categories, including acute facility inpatient records.

• Examine clinical records to verify that MS-DRG assignments align with documented diagnoses and procedures.

• Abstract clinical data to substantiate diagnoses, procedures, and discharge statuses.

• Offer coding clarification and support to client staff, including query resolution with providers.

• Safeguard the confidentiality of patient and provider information.

• Engage in client and staff meetings, training sessions, and conference calls.

• Keep coding knowledge and credentials up-to-date through ongoing education.

• Contribute to Savista’s Compliance Program and report any compliance issues.

• Execute other related duties as assigned or requested.

⛳️ Requirements

• Successfully complete pre-employment skills assessment.

• Hold an active AHIMA credential, such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or a related credential.

• Possess an active AAPC credential, including COC (formerly CPC-H), CCS-P, CPC, or a related specialty credential.

• Have two (2) years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience with Acute Inpatient records.

• Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, coding guidelines, government regulations, protocols, and third-party requirements related to coding and/or billing.

• Ability to uphold patient and provider confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for continuing education to advance knowledge, skills, and maintain current credentials.

• Involvement in client and staff meetings, training sessions, and conference calls.

• Equal Opportunity Employer protections.