Senior Inpatient Coder - Acute Care Expert (RHIA/RHIT)

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Valley Health System is seeking a skilled Health Information Management coder in Las Vegas to prepare statistical reports and code diagnoses and procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires acute inpatient experience with proficiency in ICD-9-CM/CPT coding and AHIMA guidelines, ensuring accurate, timely coding across IP, OP, ASC and ER settings.

Candidates should hold RHIA/RHIT or CCS credentials, demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, and be able

Qualifications

• ACUTE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
• Minimum 3 years recent inpatient and outpatient coding experience.
• Ability to crossover between IP, OP, ASC, ER coding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statistical reports and code diseases/operations per classification systems.
• Maintain indices according to established policies and procedures.

Skills

Inpatient & outpatient coding

Cross-coding IP/OP/ASC/ER

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

RHIA/RHIT or CCS credentials

Tools

ICD-9-CM / CPT coding

AHIMA guidelines

Job description

The Valley Health System is seeking a skilled Health Information Management coder in Las Vegas to prepare statistical reports and code diagnoses and procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires acute inpatient experience with proficiency in ICD-9-CM/CPT coding and AHIMA guidelines, ensuring accurate, timely coding across IP, OP, ASC and ER settings.

Candidates should hold RHIA/RHIT or CCS credentials, demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, and be able