Inpatient Coder

Dynamic Computing Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS Pension

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

CAL Leave (Consolidated Annual Leave)

Extended Illness Bank

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

Job summary

Dynamic Computing Services in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an Inpatient Coder for a full-time permanent position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S., reside in Clark County, NV, and work onsite M-F; W-2 eligibility is required.

Education includes graduation from high school with at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting. CCS/RHIA/RHIT credentials are preferred, with proficiency in CPT/HCPCS, ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and related reimbursement rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Certification options include CCS, RHIA, or RHIT as part of licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Expert inpatient coding of medical records for indexing clinical information used in research, utilization and reimbursement.

Skills

Inpatient coding

MS-DRG knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation & coding accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

3M 360 encoder

EMR/EHR systems

Coding software

Job description

We are looking for an Inpatient Coder for a full-time permanent role in Las Vegas, NV.

**Successful candidates must legally be authorized work in the U.S., must reside in Clark County, NV, able to work onsite M-F and able to go W2**

PAY RATE:

• $28.24 – $43.78 per hour.

BENEFITS:

• Employer Paid Pension Planthrough Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System “PERS”!https://www.nvpers.org/front
  • Vestingin the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance – Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) – CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
• Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for activities involving expert inpatient coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing clinical information used for research, utilization, appropriateness of care, compilation of statistics for hospital regional and government, and accurate reimbursement. Identifies and reports coding opportunities and recommendation for improvement. Monitors and reports trend and escalates discrepancies to management.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of experience performing inpatient coding in an acute care setting.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
To include one or a combination of the following:
– Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
– Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
– Registered Health Information Technician(RHIT)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for activities involving expert inpatient coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing clinical information used for research, utilization, appropriateness of care, compilation of statistics for hospital regional and government, and accurate reimbursement. Identifies and reports coding opportunities and recommendation for improvement. Monitors and reports trend and escalates discrepancies to management.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of experience performing inpatient coding in an acute care setting.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
To include one or a combination of the following:
– Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
– Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
– Registered Health Information Technician(RHIT)

Knowledge of:
Code sets including CPT, HCPCS, ICD 9-CM, ICD10-CM/PCS, and Medicare hospital and IPPS coding and reimbursement regulations and MS-DRG classification structure; current healthcare based technology, coding, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) practices; coding guidelines; revenue cycle workflows (charges/charge master, code edits, auditing, denials management, and document improvement); departmental policies and procedures; medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease process and minor surgical procedures; laws, codes, rules and regulations governing area of assignment; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in:
Coding and maintaining department specific quality standards and meet productivity standards as documented by the department and organization; reviewing and abstracting information; data collection, manipulation and retrieval; reviewing and checking documents to ensure completeness and accuracy; meeting strict productivity standards; concentrating for long periods of time while dealing with distractions; reporting inconsistencies and discrepancies with established standards and guidelines; using 3M 360 or similar integrated encoder computer assisted coding systems; Webex; running queries; reviewing denials; preparing technical reports; paying attention to detail and accuracy; handling patient and organizational information in a confidential manner; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment, sit and retain concentration for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or an eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.