CODER (CERT)

Pavilion Behavioral Health System; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Pavilion Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Medical Coder to join its multidisciplinary records management team. The coder assigns ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes upon discharge for inpatient and outpatient encounters, communicates with physicians for coding queries, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and JCAHO standards.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma (medical records program preferred) and about one year of coding experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; medical records program preferred.
• One year of coding experience, including ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM.
• Behavioral health coding experience is preferred.
• Ability to interact with physicians and other staff to resolve coding questions.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes at discharge (inpatient and outpatient).
• Communicate with physicians regarding coding questions and clarification.
• Maintain patient information in compliance with laws, rules and JCAHO standards.
• Prioritize and shift workloads to meet revenue cycle goals; organize tasks effectively.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD codes

Behavioral health

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical records program

Tools

EMR/EHR

Medical records system

Job description

Responsibilities

The Pavilion : is a private behavioral health hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency.

The Pavilion Hospital looking for a highly motivated Inpatient Medical Coder to be a part of our exceptional multi-disciplinary team!

Job Description: The Inpatient Coder participates as an integral member of the records management team by ensuring the quality maintenance of patient information/medical records, within all laws, rules and regulations of federal and state licensing agencies, and JCAHO standards for the quality of patient care. The Inpatient Coder- has the primary responsibility of assigning accurate ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM codes upon patient discharge (inpatient and outpatient). The Inpatient Coder communicates with physicians for any related coding questions. The inpatient coder must possess the interpersonal skills and effective communications necessary to interact with all levels of department personnel and other departments. Must be able to use standard office equipment and information systems. Must possess the ability to prioritize and shift workloads to ensure departmental goals for revenue cycle goals. Skills in organizing and prioritizing workloads helpful.

Please note this is not a remote coding position.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduation from a medical records program preferred.

Experience

One (1) year experience, including ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM coding, in healthcare preferred Previous Behavioral Health coding experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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