Inpatient Coding Specialist – Acute Care Expert

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FusionHCR seeks an experienced Inpatient Coder to accurately code inpatient medical records, supporting reimbursement, data integrity, and regulatory reporting. The role requires 3+ years in acute-care hospital coding with CCS/RHIA/RHIT credentials preferred and proficiency in MS-DRG and ICD coding systems.

This in-person position is based in Las Vegas, NV, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, trend identification, and collaboration with multiple departments to resolve coding issues and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years inpatient coding experience in an acute-care hospital.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM code sets.
• Familiarity with MS-DRG classification and reimbursement methodologies.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and revenue cycle workflows.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code and abstract inpatient medical records while meeting established 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 integrated encoder/computer-assisted coding systems.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Work independently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effectively communicate coding issues, findings, and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Code abstraction

Data analysis

Denials review

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

3M 360 encoder

Job description

FusionHCR seeks an experienced Inpatient Coder to accurately code inpatient medical records, supporting reimbursement, data integrity, and regulatory reporting. The role requires 3+ years in acute-care hospital coding with CCS/RHIA/RHIT credentials preferred and proficiency in MS-DRG and ICD coding systems.

This in-person position is based in Las Vegas, NV, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, trend identification, and collaboration with multiple departments to resolve coding issues and