Savista is looking for an Inpatient Coding Specialist to review clinical documentation and assign codes for facility and physician services. This role validates assignments, abstracts data, and resolves coding-related claims edits while potentially managing two concurrent client assignments.
What You'll Do
- Assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for inpatient visits or ICD-10-CM codes, EM levels, and surgical CPT codes for physician visits at commercially reasonable production rates with a consistent 95% or greater quality level.
- Validate either MS-DRG or APC assignments, as applicable.
- Abstract clinical data appropriately.
- Mitigate hospital inpatient or professional and technical coding-related claims scrubber edits.
- Tolerate short-term assignments for up to two different clients concurrently.
- Participate in client and Savista meetings and training sessions as instructed.
- Maintain ongoing, current working knowledge of the coding conventions in play at client assignments.
What We're Looking For
- An active AHIMA (American Health Information Association) credential or an active AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) credential.
- One year of relevant, productive coding experience for the specific patient type being hired, gained within the last six months.
- A passing score of 80% on specific pre-employment tests assigned.
Technical Stack
- ICD-10-CM
- ICD-10-PCS
- CPT
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour.
Work Mode
This is a global position.
Savista is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
