Inpatient Coder – Impactful Hospital Coding Specialist

University-Medical-Center-of-Southern-Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) in Las Vegas seeks an experienced inpatient coder. The role involves coding for research, utilization and reimbursement, with opportunities to report improvements and monitor coding trends.

Candidates should have CCS, RHIA or RHIT credentials, specialized knowledge of CPT/ICD coding, and experience with 3M 360 or similar systems. Relocation or Clark County residence is required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert inpatient coding for research, utilization, and reimbursement.
• Identify coding opportunities and report recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor trends and escalate discrepancies to management.

Skills

Inpatient coding

3M 360 encoder

Denials management

Auditing

Data retrieval

MS-DRG knowledge

Education

CCS

RHIA

RHIT

Tools

3M 360 encoder

Job description

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) in Las Vegas seeks an experienced inpatient coder. The role involves coding for research, utilization and reimbursement, with opportunities to report improvements and monitor coding trends.

Candidates should have CCS, RHIA or RHIT credentials, specialized knowledge of CPT/ICD coding, and experience with 3M 360 or similar systems. Relocation or Clark County residence is required.