HIM Coder (Non-Cert)

The Staff Pad has partnered with a hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico to recruit an experienced Health Information Management (HIM) Coder to join their on-site team. This individual will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and assigning diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient, outpatient, and/or emergency department medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems in accordance with official coding guidelines and facility standards. Key Responsibilities: Review and abstract clinical documentation from patient records to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes Ensure compliance with federal regulations and hospital policies related to coding and billing Maintain productivity and quality standards established by the HIM department Query physicians when appropriate to ensure accurate and complete documentation Assist in resolving coding-related billing issues or discrepancies Stay current with coding guidelines, payer regulations, and industry best practices ...