Location: Las Vegas, NV | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (no remote)
Overview
An acute-care hospital organization is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to support accurate reimbursement, clinical data integrity, research, utilization review, and regulatory reporting. This role reviews and codes complex inpatient medical records, identifies coding opportunities, monitors trends, and escalates discrepancies, requiring strong knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines, reimbursement methodologies, and acute-care hospital coding practices.
What you'll do
Accurately code and abstract inpatient medical records while meeting established quality and productivity standards
Review medical documentation for completeness, consistency, and coding accuracy
Identify coding discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement
Review coding-related denials and perform appropriate follow-up
Perform data collection, manipulation, retrieval, and analysis
Run queries and prepare technical reports
Utilize 3M 360 or similar integrated encoder/computer-assisted coding systems
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information
Work independently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Effectively communicate coding issues, findings, and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments
Required qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute-care hospital setting
At least one of the following certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM code sets
Knowledge of Medicare inpatient hospital and IPPS reimbursement regulations
Knowledge of MS-DRG classification and reimbursement methodology
Familiarity with current inpatient coding guidelines and healthcare regulations
Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and healthcare technology
Understanding of revenue cycle workflows, including charges/charge master, code edits, auditing, denials management, and clinical documentation improvement
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and surgical procedures
Familiarity with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, patient confidentiality requirements, and hospital policies
This is an in-person position located in Las Vegas, NV; no remote work considered
Why this role
This position offers the opportunity to apply expert inpatient coding knowledge in a high-impact role supporting accurate reimbursement, clinical data integrity, and regulatory compliance within an acute-care hospital setting.
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