Inpatient Coder - ICD-10/IPPS Expert for Reimbursement

Keystone Distinction Group; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FusionHCR is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to perform expert coding of inpatient records to support accurate reimbursement, data integrity, research, utilization review, and regulatory reporting.

The role requires review of complex inpatient records, identification of coding opportunities, and communication of findings to stakeholders. This is an in-person position based in Las Vegas, NV.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute-care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code and abstract inpatient medical records while meeting 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 encoder/CAC systems.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-PCS

MS-DRG

3M 360

EHR systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

3M 360 Encoder

EMR/EHR software

Job description

FusionHCR is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder to perform expert coding of inpatient records to support accurate reimbursement, data integrity, research, utilization review, and regulatory reporting.

The role requires review of complex inpatient records, identification of coding opportunities, and communication of findings to stakeholders. This is an in-person position based in Las Vegas, NV.