We are seeking an experienced inpatient coding specialist with a strong background in acute care hospital coding to join a Magnet-recognized hospital in Nevada.
In this role, you will perform inpatient coding of medical records to support accurate clinical data abstraction, reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and reporting. You will also identify coding opportunities, monitor trends, review discrepancies, and collaborate with leadership to support continuous improvement and accurate revenue cycle processes.
Requirements & Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Strong experience with complex inpatient medical records and clinical documentation
Licensure / Certification
- One of the following is required:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Required Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS code sets
- Understanding of Medicare, IPPS, MS-DRG classification, and hospital reimbursement regulations
- Experience with 3M 360 or similar computer-assisted coding/encoder systems
- Strong understanding of revenue cycle workflows, including coding edits, auditing, denials management, charge master, and clinical documentation improvement
- Experience reviewing and abstracting clinical documentation from medical records
- Ability to identify coding discrepancies, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement
- Experience running physician queries and reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and surgical procedures
- Ability to meet established coding quality and productivity standards
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy while working with complex medical records
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and prepare technical reports
- Proficiency with EHR systems, coding software, and standard computer applications
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with physicians, clinical staff, coding leadership, and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling patient and organizational information
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement and paid pension program
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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