Inpatient Coding/Clinical Data Specialist

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

• C 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

• 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