Inpatient Coding/Clinical Data Specialist
WFA Digital Insight
Inpatient coding is the backbone of hospital revenue cycles, and Waystar’s platform sits at the intersection of clinical documentation and payment technology. This specialist will sit beside product managers, data scientists and client success teams, turning raw audit findings into actionable product refinements. What makes the role stand out is the direct client‑facing element: you’ll not only run inpatient chart audits but also coach hospital coders on best practices, feeding that feedback into Waystar’s next‑generation tools. The position demands a CCS, CIC or CDIP credential and at least three years of hands‑on inpatient coding, plus the ability to translate dense regulatory language into clear insights for both engineers and clinicians.
Job Description
ABOUT THIS POSITION Join our team at Waystar! We’re looking for an Inpatient Coding & Clinical Data Specialist to help drive coding accuracy, data integrity, and product innovation. In this role, you’ll partner across Product, Clinical, Data Science, and Customer Success teams—and work directly with clients—to improve coding quality, enhance workflows, and shape healthcare technology solutions. WHAT YOU'LL DO What You’ll Do Conduct inpatient coding & documentation audits to ensure accuracy and compliance Analyze clinical and coding data to identify trends and improvement opportunities Perform medical record reviews and deliver clear, actionable insights Partner with clients to provide feedback, education, and best practice guidance Serve as a coding SME supporting product development and innovation Collaborate with Data Science and Product teams to enhance performance and insights Stay current on coding guidelines and industry trends WHAT YOU'LL NEED What You Bring CCS ,CIC and / or CDIP required (CCDS preferred) 3–5+ years of inpatient coding experience Strong audit, data analysis, and client-facing experience Ability to translate complex coding concepts into clear insights Strong understanding of coding regulations, documentation guidelines, and industry trends Experience working cross-functionally; healthcare tech experience is a plus If you’re passionate about improving healthcare through data, coding, and innovation—we’d love to connect. ABOUT WAYSTAR Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle. Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun. Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter. WAYSTAR PERKS Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable) Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match) We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays Paid parental leave (including maternity + 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 Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. 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.
How to Stand Out
- Highlight your CCS, CIC or CDIP certification prominently on your resume and be ready to discuss specific audit scenarios you’ve led.
- Prepare concrete examples of how you turned audit findings into process improvements or product feedback.
- Demonstrate familiarity with ICD‑10‑CM and DRG guidelines during the interview; bring a quick‑reference cheat sheet if allowed.
- Showcase any experience presenting to non‑technical audiences; a short slide deck of a past client training can set you apart.
- Ask about the typical workflow between coding specialists and product teams to show you understand the cross‑functional nature of the role.
- When negotiating, consider the remote‑work stipend and education‑assistance benefits as part of the total compensation.
- Be wary of any offer that does not include clear PTO policies or health‑plan options, as Waystar emphasizes comprehensive benefits.
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