SR INPATIENT CODER (CERT)- VHS (REMOTE PER DIEM)

Uhs•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Remote

About The Position

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, and Valley Health Specialty Hospital. Benefit Highlights: 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 Challenging and rewarding work environment Comprehensive education and training center 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.

Requirements

ACUTE INPATIENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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.
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.
Computer proficiency, analytical skills, ICD 9-CM/CPT coding knowledge.
Credentialed as RHIT/RHIA or CCS required
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.

Responsibilities

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