Inpatient Coding Specialist: MS-DRG & ICD-10 Expert

Savista; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista is hiring a Coding professional to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10 CM and PCS codes for Facility Inpatient records. The coder validates MS-DRG calculations to ensure accurate capture of diagnoses and procedures in our clinical data for billing and regulatory compliance.

The role involves abstracting clinical data, interacting with client staff, and maintaining privacy and data integrity in accordance with HIPAA. Ongoing education and credential maintenance are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires passing a pre-employment skills assessment.
• Credentials: AHIMA RHIA/RHIT/CCS or AAPC CPC/COC or related credentials.
• Two years of recent hands-on coding experience for Acute Inpatient.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 CM & PCS coding.
• Ability to maintain 95% accuracy/quality; meet production standards.
• Proficient with MS Office; basic data entry, email, calendar tasks.

Responsibilities

• Select and sequence ICD-10 CM and PCS codes for designated patient types (Acute Facility Inpatient).
• Review and analyze clinical records to ensure MS-DRG assignments reflect diagnoses/procedures.
• Abstract clinical data to support diagnoses, procedures and discharge disposition.
• Complete assigned work using available resources.
• Serve as a resource for data integrity and compliant coding practices.
• Maintain patient/provider confidentiality per HIPAA; participate in meetings and training.
• Stay current on ICD-10 CM/PCS, coding guidelines, regulations, and third-party requirements; pursue continuing education.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

HIPAA compliance

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

AHIMA RHIA/RHIT/CCS or AAPC CPC/COC credential

Tools

MS Office

EMR systems

Job description

Savista is hiring a Coding professional to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10 CM and PCS codes for Facility Inpatient records. The coder validates MS-DRG calculations to ensure accurate capture of diagnoses and procedures in our clinical data for billing and regulatory compliance.

The role involves abstracting clinical data, interacting with client staff, and maintaining privacy and data integrity in accordance with HIPAA. Ongoing education and credential maintenance are expected.