Senior Medical Coder III: ICD-10, DRG & CPT Expert

Savista; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista in the United States seeks a Coder III to review clinical documentation and code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient hospital‑based claims and data needs. You will apply ICD-10-CM and PCS coding for inpatient visits and ensure accurate EM levels and CPT codes for physician visits.

The role requires maintaining current knowledge of coding conventions, validating MS-DRG or APC assignments, abstracting data, and collaborating with client staff and Savista teams to meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Active AHIMA or AAPC credential required.
• One year of relevant coding experience for the specified patient type within 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 CPT codes for physician visits.
• Validates MS-DRG or APC assignments, as applicable.
• Abstracts clinical data appropriately.
• Mitigates hospital inpatient or professional coding-related claims scrubber edits.
• Participates in client and Savista meetings and training sessions as instructed by management.
• Maintains current working knowledge of coding conventions in play at client assignments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Coding experience

Pre-employment tests

Education

AHIMA credential

AAPC credential

Job description

Savista in the United States seeks a Coder III to review clinical documentation and code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient hospital‑based claims and data needs. You will apply ICD-10-CM and PCS coding for inpatient visits and ensure accurate EM levels and CPT codes for physician visits.

The role requires maintaining current knowledge of coding conventions, validating MS-DRG or APC assignments, abstracting data, and collaborating with client staff and Savista teams to meet quality standards.