Job Summary
Coder 4 is a member of the Health Information Management Team responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding, validating the information in the databases for outcome management and specialty registries across the entire integrated healthcare system.
Responsibilities
Apply appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information records for data retrieval analysis and claims processing.
Perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies within the Dignity Health organization, TJC, CMS, and other regulatory agencies.
Engage in analytical / critical thinking and problem solving.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, presenting ideas across organizational levels.
Maintain working knowledge of functional relationships between departments within healthcare or similar environments.
This position is represented by SEIU, Local 1107 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge and application of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS and CPT-4 classification systems.
Knowledge of information privacy laws, access release of information, release control technologies, hospital protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of TJC, HIPAA, HCFA, Title 22, security principles, guidelines and standard healthcare practices.
Proficiency with personal computers, networks and Microsoft Office (including MS Word) and EMR systems.
Must pass a coding technical assessment.
Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent education and experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Minimum of 3 years of inpatient medical coding experience (hospital facility, etc.).
Must have ICD-10 coding experience.
Must have experience with DRG coding; one-year waived for those who attended the Dignity Health Coding Apprenticeship Program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain a current coding credential from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H).
Preferred Requirements
Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent education and experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Minimum of 3 years of inpatient medical coding experience (hospital facility, etc.).
Must have ICD-10 coding experience.
Must have experience with DRG coding.
Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel.
Location and Work Environment
As the community’s only not‑for‑profit faith‑based healthcare system, Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. Dignity Health‑St. Rose Dominican facilities serve Henderson and Las Vegas communities with a network of more than 3,400 employees across 60,000 staff and 400 care centers. The facility is located in a supportive environment dedicated to high‑quality, patient‑centered care, particularly for underserved populations.
Benefits
Benefits include health benefits, retirement, wellness, leave and other programs through CommonSpirit Health's Total Rewards package. Continuous learning and ongoing education opportunities are also available. Explore benefits at https://csh-ss.runmytests.com/benefits.
Pay Range
$32.44 – $45.03 per hour
Employment Type
Full‑time
Seniority Level
Not applicable
Job Function
Health Care Provider
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