Inpatient & Outpatient Healthcare Coding Specialist III

Savista, LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista, LLC in the United States seeks a Coding Specialist III to manage up to two client assignments. You will review documentation to code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient hospital-based claims and data needs, and validate MS-DRG and APC calculations. The role also abstracts data, interacts with client staff, and stays current with coding conventions. The salary range is hourly; compensation varies by location and credentials.

Qualifications

• Active AHIMA or AAPC credential.
• One year of relevant coding experience in the last six months.
• Passing score of 80% on pre-employment tests.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for inpatient visits or ICD-10-CM codes, EM levels, and surgical CPT codes for physician visits at production rates and high quality.
• Validates MS-DRG or APC assignments as applicable.
• Abstracts clinical data appropriately.
• Mitigates coding-related claims scrubber edits.
• Maintains knowledge of coding conventions at client assignments.

Skills

AHIMA credential

AAPC credential

Coding experience

Job description

Savista, LLC in the United States seeks a Coding Specialist III to manage up to two client assignments. You will review documentation to code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient hospital-based claims and data needs, and validate MS-DRG and APC calculations. The role also abstracts data, interacts with client staff, and stays current with coding conventions. The salary range is hourly; compensation varies by location and credentials.