Inpatient Medical Coder - MS-DRG & ICD-10 Expert

Savista; California City (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista seeks a Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10 CM and PCS codes for Facility Inpatient records, ensuring accurate MS-DRG calculations for billing and compliance.

You will analyze records, abstract data, maintain knowledge of coding guidelines, and support client data integrity while collaborating with Savista teams and healthcare facilities to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent hands-on coding experience with inpatient and other record types.
• Proficient with ICD-10 CM & PCS coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain coding accuracy at a 95% threshold and meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze clinical records to ensure MS-DRG assignments reflect documented diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract clinical data to support diagnoses, procedures and discharge disposition.
• Serve as a resource for data integrity and provide guidance on compliant coding practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS, coding guidelines, and third-party requirements.
• Support Savista’s Compliance Program through adherence to policies and training.

Skills

Medical coding

MS-DRG calculations

ICD-10 CM & PCS

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Education

AHIMA/CCS or RHIA/RHIT

AAPC credentials

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Savista seeks a Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10 CM and PCS codes for Facility Inpatient records, ensuring accurate MS-DRG calculations for billing and compliance.

You will analyze records, abstract data, maintain knowledge of coding guidelines, and support client data integrity while collaborating with Savista teams and healthcare facilities to meet regulatory requirements.