University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing the coordination of accurate and compliant coding of pertinent medical information to include diagnoses and procedures performed with adherence to established coding guidelines of ICD-10, CPT, governmental and third-party payers; ensures accurate assignment of codes and compliance with regulatory requirements. Assists in determining strategic priorities and planning for unit operations and participates in the audit projects and provides education to the coding team based on the audit findings.

Education/Experience:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field and five (5) years of coding/auditing experience in in an acute care setting – including inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgery, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory/management role.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by American Health Information Management Association. Certification in EPIC Coding is required within one (1) year of hire. Failure to obtain and/or maintain licensure will result in termination of employment.

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University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Position Summary:

Responsible for coding and billing documentation auditing to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements, while functioning within established auditing standards and guidelines. Responsibilities include ensuring that the MS-DRG, APR-DRG and APC assignments made accurately reflect the hospital case mix and severity so that revenue can be recorded accurately; educate staff on trends identified through routine audits; and serves as a liaison to provide professional guidance to clinical and administrative staff involved in APR-DRG and APC assignment and documentation problems. Develop detailed audit plans and programs, and prepares written reports of findings with recommendations.

Education/Experience:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Medical Records Technology, Health Services Administration, or a related field and three (3) years of auditing experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

This classification will require a Certification in one (1) of the following: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Apply Online: https://www.umcsn.com