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

Universal Health Services; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education & training

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks a skilled Health Information coder to prepare statistical reports and code diagnoses and procedures according to AHIMA guidelines. The role supports inpatient and outpatient coding across IP, OP, ASC, and ER settings.

Strong RHIA/RHIT credentials, 3+ years of acute care coding experience, and excellent medical terminology knowledge are required. Candidates must be detail-oriented and maintain high accuracy in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must have RHIA/RHIT credentials from an AHIMA-approved program.
• Minimum 3 years inpatient/outpatient coding experience with high accuracy (95%).
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statistical reports and encode diagnoses and procedures using current classification systems.
• Maintain coding indices and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Cross over between IP, OP, ASC, and ER coding types with high accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

ICD-9-CM / CPT coding knowledge

Education

RHIA or RHIT from AHIMA-approved program

Job description

Responsibilities

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center , Henderson Hospital, Valley Health Specialty Hospital. 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.

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