Senior Inpatient Coder — Lead Accurate IP/OP Coding

Valley Hospital Medical Center; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Education and training

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental plans

401(k) with match

Career opportunities

Subsidies

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks a Health Information Administrator to oversee coding and reporting for inpatient and outpatient care. Responsibilities include preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and procedures, and maintaining accurate health records across the system.

Minimum three years of coding experience in acute care settings is required, with RHIA/RHIT credentials preferred. Excellent analytical, communication, and computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT from AHIMA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum 3 years inpatient/outpatient coding experience.
• Ability to crossover IP, OP, ASC, ER coding with 95% accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statistical reports and coding data for clinical and administrative use.
• Code diseases and operations per accepted classification systems.
• Maintain indices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Written communication

Education

RHIA or RHIT credential

Tools

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT coding

Job description

Valley Health System seeks a Health Information Administrator to oversee coding and reporting for inpatient and outpatient care. Responsibilities include preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and procedures, and maintaining accurate health records across the system.

Minimum three years of coding experience in acute care settings is required, with RHIA/RHIT credentials preferred. Excellent analytical, communication, and computer skills are essential for success.