Inpatient Coding Specialist - Facility

About the role

The Coding Specialist III at Savista partners with healthcare organizations to improve their revenue cycle. This role involves reviewing and coding medical documentation for inpatient and outpatient claims, validating MS-DRG and APC calculations, and mitigating coding-related claims edits.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for inpatient visits or ICD-10 CM codes for physician visits.
• Validates MS-DRG or APC assignments, as applicable.
• Abstracts clinical data appropriately.
• Mitigates hospital inpatient or professional and technical coding-related claims scrubber edits.
• Tolerates short-term assignments for up to two different clients.
• Participates in client and Savista meetings and training sessions as instructed.
• Maintains an ongoing current working knowledge of the coding convention in play at client assignments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• An active AHIMA or AAPC credential.
• One year of relevant, productive coding experience for the specific patient type within the last six months.

Qualifications

• Passing score of 80% on specific pre-employment tests assigned.

Skills

• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding conventions.
• Proficiency in MS-DRG and APC validation processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Savista offers a competitive salary range from $28.00 - $34.00 an hour, subject to state-specific laws and regulations. Savista provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs.