Inpatient Coding/Clinical Data Specialist

Waystar

About The Position

Join our team at Waystar! We’re looking for an Inpatient Coding & Clinical Data Specialist to help drive coding accuracy, data integrity, and product innovation. In this role, you’ll partner across Product, Clinical, Data Science, and Customer Success teams—and work directly with clients—to improve coding quality, enhance workflows, and shape healthcare technology solutions.

Requirements

CCS ,CIC and / or CDIP required (CCDS preferred)
3–5+ years of inpatient coding experience
Strong audit, data analysis, and client-facing experience
Ability to translate complex coding concepts into clear insights
Strong understanding of coding regulations, documentation guidelines, and industry trends
Experience working cross-functionally; healthcare tech experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct inpatient coding & documentation audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
Analyze clinical and coding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Perform medical record reviews and deliver clear, actionable insights
Partner with clients to provide feedback, education, and best practice guidance
Serve as a coding SME supporting product development and innovation
Collaborate with Data Science and Product teams to enhance performance and insights
Stay current on coding guidelines and industry trends

Benefits

Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
Generous paid time off for non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays
Flexible time off for exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
401(K) program with company match
Pet insurance
Employee resource groups