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

Alan B. Miller Medical Center; Nevada; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and training center

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

401(k) with company match and stock计划

Job summary

The Valley Health System is seeking an experienced medical coder to support inpatient and outpatient coding for our Southern Nevada facilities. You will prepare statistics, code diseases and procedures, and maintain coding indices across IP/OP/ASC/ER settings.

Ideal candidates have RHIA/RHIT (CCS preferred), at least 3 years of acute care coding experience, and strong knowledge of ICD-9-CM/CPT coding. Excellent analytical, terminology, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Acute inpatient experience required.
• Minimum 3 years recent inpatient and outpatient coding experience.
• Crossover between IP, OP, ASC, ER coding preferred.
• Coding accuracy of 95% or higher expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statistical reports and code diseases and operations according to classification systems.
• Maintain indices according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate extensive reimbursement system knowledge and clear written/verbal communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Medical terminology knowledge

IP/OP/ASC/ER crossover

Education

RHIA or RHIT preferred

CCS certification preferred

Tools

ICD-9-CM/CPT coding tools

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.