CODER (CERT)

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent health plan

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Universal Health Services BH Shared Services is seeking an experienced Certified Coder to join the Central Appeals Office in a fully remote role. The coder will perform inpatient and outpatient coding, follow CCO policies, and coordinate with HIM staff to resolve documentation gaps.

The successful candidate will review records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and send physician queries as needed. 1–3 years of related experience and relevant certifications are required; remote work is available

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC Certification required.
• 1-3 years related experience required.
• Graduation from a certified coding program required.
• Knowledge of MS4 and 3M.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and enters ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnosis codes in MS4 using the 3M Encoder; follows outlined coding productivity; complies with corporate standards for ethical coding; composes and sends physician queries when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear; logs and follows up on queries daily until complete or past seven days; keeps the Lead Coder or UHS Corporate Sr. HIM Manager updated on coding issues or trends; and uploads coding and 3M coding summaries to the EMR as required.
• Reviews coding logs daily, updates and completes assigned items, abstracts medical records for missing documentation and queries, emails the facility HIM Director daily regarding uncoded accounts, logs information on daily coding logs, and follows up each day until coding can be completed.
• Maintains confidentiality of the medical record.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with coding trainings and credentials.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Skills

Behavioral health coding

Medical terminology

Documentation review

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS or CPC certification

Tools

MS4

3M Encoder

Job description

Responsibilities

BH Shared Services (a UHS company) is currently seeking an experienced Certified Coder to join our established team in the Central Appeals Office.

Position Summary

The Coder-Cert position provides high‑quality, timely coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient accounts and performs coding of diagnoses supporting multiple facilities under the CCO. The role follows CCO policies and procedures, keeps track of all coding as required, and ensures productivity is maintained. A successful candidate must have the ability to review the medical record to assign accurate ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS codes, along with knowledge of all coding guidelines and UHS coding policies. Thorough knowledge of behavioral health coding and medical terminology is required. The candidate will also communicate with UHS BH Hospital HIM department staff regarding the need for additional documentation, physician queries, or other related coding questions.

*This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilites

• Abstracts and enters ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS diagnosis codes in MS4 using the 3M Encoder; follows outlined coding productivity; complies with corporate standards for ethical coding; composes and sends physician queries when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear; logs and follows up on queries daily until complete or past seven days; keeps the Lead Coder or UHS Corporate Sr. HIM Manager updated on coding issues or trends; and uploads coding and 3M coding summaries to the EMR as required.
• Reviews coding logs daily, updates and completes assigned items, abstracts medical records for missing documentation and queries, emails the facility HIM Director daily regarding uncoded accounts, logs information on daily coding logs, and follows up each day until coding can be completed.
• Maintains confidentiality of the medical record.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with coding trainings and credentials.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

This opportunity provides the following

• UHS offers a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School/GED required
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC Certification required
• 1-3 years related experience required
• Graduation from a certified coding program required.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as MS4 and 3M.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.