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

Spring Mountain Treatment Center; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

Prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Valley Health System is seeking a skilled Health Information coder to prepare statistical reports and code diseases and procedures across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsible for maintaining coding indices and adhering to established policies.

Qualified candidates will have RHIA/RHIT or CCS credentials, 3+ years of acute care coding experience, and strong knowledge of ICD-9-CM/CPT coding, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• ACUTE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Education: RHIA or RHIT from AHIMA approved program preferred
• Minimum 3 years recent Inpatient and Outpatient coding experience
• Ability to crossover between IP, OP, ASC, ER and maintain 95% coding accuracy
• Credentialed as RHIT/RHIA or CCS required
• Demonstrated knowledge of coding procedures, extensive reimbursement system knowledge, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ICD 9-CM/CPT coding knowledge

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

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 includeCentennial 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.