Inpatient Coding Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Evaluates documentation to accurately code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient hospital-related claims and data requirements

• Assesses clinical documentation to code diagnoses, Emergency Medicine (EM) levels, and surgical CPT codes for professional and technical claims and data requirements

• Confirms the accuracy of MS-DRG and APC calculations

• Extracts clinical data

• Addresses issues related to diagnosis, EM level, surgical CPT, and/or PCS coding that arise from claims scrubber edits

• Communicates with client personnel and providers as necessary

• Manages up to two simultaneous short-term client projects

• Engages in client and Savista meetings and training sessions

• Keeps up-to-date with coding standards relevant to client assignments

• Performs additional related responsibilities as needed

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credential

• At least one year of relevant and productive coding experience for the specific patient population being recruited for, within the last six months

• Achieves a passing score of 80% on designated pre-employment assessments

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Opportunities for professional development

• Flexible work arrangements