Inpatient Coding Consultant

About this Position Reporting to the VP Clinical Product Strategy, the Inpatient Coding Specialist is a member of the Customer Success organization who will provide coding subject matter expertise and an active role to our clinical and business goals, including product innovation and development. What You’ll Do Coding research and develop inpatient coding criteria that identifies common areas of coding error or discrepancy Conduct coding and documentation audits to assess product compliance with coding guidelines and regulations Identify areas for product improvement and provide recommendations for enhancing accuracy Stay informed about industry updates on coding guidelines and materials to ensure product compliance and competitiveness Collaborate with internal teams to understand the implications of coding and clinical documentation requirements on product development Engage with client partners to assess coding practices and responsibilities that would impact product development Research healthcare technology changes and trends affecting documentation and coding, guiding product development accordingly Evaluate coding processes, systems, and documentation practices, implementing strategies to optimize product performance and efficiency Design workflow processes to ensure efficiency and quality for users Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, especially the clinical team, to ensure clinical and coding compliance and support organizational initiatives Stay up to date with changes in coding regulations, guidelines, and industry trends Prepare coding‑related reports, analyses, and recommendations for product development and strategic decision‑making Collaborate with Data Science to improve inputs to models Conduct and coordinate audits and quality checks of product capabilities What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (RHIA) or equivalent with appropriate coding certification Certification: CCS and/or CIC required; CCDS and/or CCDS preferred Experience in monitoring and assessing coding accuracy Experience managing a second‑level review process that identifies coding errors or discrepancies Experience in developing new technology highly preferred 3‑5+ years of inpatient coding experience required Experience in a coding consulting role preferred Ability to travel 15‑20% of the time Perks Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable) Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with HSA company match) Generous paid time off for non‑exempt team members: 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays Flexible time off for exempt team members + 13 paid holidays Paid parental leave (including maternity and paternity leave) Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support 401(K) program with company match Pet insurance Employee resource groups Equality Statement Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr