Onsite Inpatient Coder - Las Vegas (CCS/RHIA/RHIT)

Gallin Associates; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FusionHCR in Las Vegas, NV seeks an experienced Inpatient Coder to code complex inpatient records for accurate reimbursement and data integrity. This in-person role requires strong knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines and IPPS regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, identifying coding opportunities, monitoring trends, and communicating findings. Eligible candidates hold CCS, RHIA, or RHIT and have 3+ years in acute-care inpatient coding.

Qualifications

• ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM code sets.
• Medicare inpatient hospital and IPPS reimbursement regulations.
• MS-DRG classification and reimbursement methodology.
• Current inpatient coding guidelines and healthcare regulations.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.
• Revenue cycle workflows: charges/charge master, code edits, auditing, denials management, and clinical documentation improvement.
• Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and surgical procedures.
• Healthcare laws, regulations, patient confidentiality requirements, and hospital policies.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years inpatient coding experience

Tools

3M 360 encoder

Job description

FusionHCR in Las Vegas, NV seeks an experienced Inpatient Coder to code complex inpatient records for accurate reimbursement and data integrity. This in-person role requires strong knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines and IPPS regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, identifying coding opportunities, monitoring trends, and communicating findings. Eligible candidates hold CCS, RHIA, or RHIT and have 3+ years in acute-care inpatient coding.