CODER (CERT)

Universal Health Services; Titusville (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development

Job summary

Palm Point Behavioral Health in Titusville, FL is seeking a skilled Medical Records Coder to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes in accordance with AHA guidelines. The coder will work with inpatient and outpatient records to determine accurate MS-DRG assignments.

Ideal candidates have a coding certificate, at least one year of ICD-10-CM coding experience, and a solid understanding of medical record documentation. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a path for professional growth within UHS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from a medical records program preferred.
• Coding certificate from an accredited institution.
• At least one year experience with ICD-10-CM coding in healthcare management/medical records or clerical field.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Proficiently utilize hospital encoder/grouper and its functions.
• Apply AHA Coding Guidelines and other reference sources.
• Serve as coding resource for other departments/providers.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Medical records interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Coding certificate

Medical records program

Tools

Hospital encoder/grouper

Job description

Responsibilities

Palm Point Behavioral Health (affiliated with Universal Health Services) is a 74-bed behavioral health hospital is located in Titusville, Florida minutes from Cape Canaveral. Palm Point Behavioral Health treats adults, children and adolescents that suffer from a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses including, depression, anxiety and substance abuse in a modern and well-appointed facility. Palm Point behavioral health offers inpatient treatment options and serve communities in Brevard County and beyond. Titusville, located on Florida’s Space Coast, is approximately 30-miles north of historic Cocoa Beach, and 40-miles east of Orlando’s famous theme parks. In Titusville, you can tour the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore. Not only do you have the abundance of activities along the Atlantic shore, but Titusville also offers an ideal climate, close proximity to multiple dining and shopping options, and a very friendly community.

Website: https://palmpointbehavioral.com

The Coder is responsible for coding inpatient and outpatient medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT in keeping with AHA coding guidelines. Codes are assigned to all diagnostic and procedural statements as documented in each patient’s medical record to determine the most accurate and optimal MS-DRG assignment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Thoroughly reads and interprets documentation in the medical record to identify all diagnoses and procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency with overall utilization of hospital encoder/grouper and its functions.
• Effectively utilizes AHA Coding Guidelines and other reference sources available within the department.
• Serves as coding resource for other departments/providers.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivelant. Graduation from a medical records program preferred.
• Coding certificate from an accredited institution.
• At least one (1) year experience, including ICD-10-CM coding in healthcare management/medical records or clerical field.

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.