SR INPATIENT CODER (CERT) -VHS (REMOTE - FULL TIME)

Spring Mountain Treatment Center; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Challenging work

Education center

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Career opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Valley Health System in Southern Nevada seeks a skilled Medical Coder with acute inpatient experience to code diseases and procedures (IP/OP/ASC/ER) per AHIMA standards. Requires RHIA/RHIT or CCS, with 3+ years of inpatient/outpatient experience. Excellent data accuracy and knowledge of ICD-9-CM/CPT coding needed.

Position supports continued education and offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth within VHS/UHS. Primarily on-site at Las Vegas area facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Acute inpatient experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years recent inpatient and outpatient coding experience.
• Ability to crossover between IP, OP, ASC, ER and maintain high coding accuracy.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Acute inpatient experience

Inpatient/outpatient coding

ICD-9-CM/CPT coding

Ausbildung

RHIA/RHIT or CCS

Tools

AHIMA-approved program

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include, , , and our newest location West Henderson Hospital.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description:

Responsible for preparing statistical reports, coding diseases and operations according to accepted classification
systems and maintaining indices according to established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

ACUTE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

Graduate as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT) from an approved program by the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years recent Inpatient and Outpatient coding experience required. Coders must
have the ability to crossover between all coding types (IP, OP, ASC, ER) and maintain a 95%
coding accuracy across the board. -One to three years coding experience in an acute care
setting—including inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgery.

Technical Skills :

Computer proficiency, analytical skills, ICD 9-CM/CPT coding knowledge

License/Certification:

Credentialed as RHIT/RHIA or CCS required

Other:

Demonstrated knowledge of coding procedures, extensive reimbursement system knowledge,
written and verbal communication skills. Must possess excellent knowledge of medical
terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.