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As our Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently.
Every day you will be expected to accurately translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.

• Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for Inpatient admissions. Can also code ancillary, emergency department, same day surgery, and observation charts, if needed.
• Review provider documentation to determine principle diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, and secondary conditions and surgical procedures following official coding guidelines.
• Utilize technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, ICD-10-PCS, as appropriate, and CPT-4 for procedures.
• Understand ICD-10 Coding in relation to DRGs.
• Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed.
• Utilize technical coding principals and MS-DRG reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures.

Required

• High School Graduate/GED 
• Must have ICD-10 coding & DRG coding experience
• Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required in an acute care hospital setting
• Minimum of 3 years of Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.).
• Registered Health Information Administrator, or
• Registered Health Information Technician, or
• Certified Coding Specialist, or
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, or
• Certified Professional Coder, or
• Certified Professional Coder Hospital, or
• Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice,or
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice, or
• Certified Billing and Coding Certification

Preferred

• Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel.

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.

Required

• High School Graduate/GED 
• Must have ICD-10 coding & DRG coding experience
• Three years of relevant coding and abstracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required in an acute care hospital setting
• Minimum of 3 years of Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.).
• Registered Health Information Administrator, or
• Registered Health Information Technician, or
• Certified Coding Specialist, or
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, or
• Certified Professional Coder, or
• Certified Professional Coder Hospital, or
• Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice,or
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice, or
• Certified Billing and Coding Certification

Preferred

• Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel.