Inpatient Coder — MS-DRG/ICD-10 Expert

Savista, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista, LLC is seeking a skilled Inpatient Coder to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for Facility Inpatient records, ensuring accurate MS-DRG outcomes for hospital billing and reimbursement.

The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and at least two years of inpatient coding experience, with strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and data integrity. Collaboration with client staff and HIPAA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Active AHIMA credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS) or an AAPC credential (COC/CCS-P/CPC).
• Two years of hands-on coding experience with Acute Inpatient and other record types.
• Solid knowledge of ICD-10-CM & PCS code sets.
• Ability to code at 95% accuracy while maintaining client and Savista standards.

Responsibilities

• Select and sequence ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for Acute Inpatient facility records.
• Review and analyze clinical records to ensure MS-DRG assignments reflect diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract clinical data to support diagnoses, procedures and discharge disposition for regulatory requirements.
• Interact with client staff and providers as needed.
• Maintain patient and provider confidentiality per HIPAA and company policy.
• Participate in client meetings, trainings, and conference calls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Coding accuracy

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS

COC/CCS-P/CPC

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Savista, LLC is seeking a skilled Inpatient Coder to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for Facility Inpatient records, ensuring accurate MS-DRG outcomes for hospital billing and reimbursement.

The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and at least two years of inpatient coding experience, with strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and data integrity. Collaboration with client staff and HIPAA compliance are essential.