Inpatient Coder (Remote)
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Aug 04, 2026
Job Description
Position Summary
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an academic medical center with a rich history of
providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor
hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of
care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn
Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state,
reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient
care.
Position Summary:
Responsible for activities involving expert inpatient coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing clinical information used for research, utilization, appropriateness of care, compilation of statistics for hospital regional and government, and accurate reimbursement. Identifies and reports coding opportunities and recommendation for improvement. Monitors and reports trend and escalates discrepancies to management.