Coder (Cert-Inpatient) - ROC - FT

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Inpatient Coder to ensure DRG accuracy and timely coding of inpatient records. You will use ICD-10-CM/PCS and the 3M Encoder, and will collaborate with the CDI team, Coding Manager, Business Office and Case Management.

This remote role requires strong medical terminology knowledge, hospital coding experience, and the ability to work independently while maintaining privacy and security standards.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of inpatient coding experience.
• Advanced training in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and APC.
• Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology knowledge required.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read medical reports and abstract information for inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient records and assign/validate DRGs.
• Maintain relationships with Coding Manager, CDI team, Business Office, and Case Management.
• Ensure timely coding and accuracy of ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Work remotely with compliant privacy and security.
• Utilize 3M Encoder to classify medical records.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Computer skills

Reading medical reports

Communication by telephone/letter

Remote work capability

Education

High School diploma or GED

AHIMA RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA or AAPC Coding Certification

Healthcare related degree or coding education certificate

Tools

3M Encoder

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs the functions of all services of IP coding. Responsible and accountable for coding and DRG accuracy, timeliness of coding, and utilization of systems used to perform coding functions. Maintains relationship with Coding Manager/Supervisor, CDI team, Business Office and Case Management staff. Performs primary function of coding inpatient records, to include DRG assignment and validation. Maintains knowledge of outpatient coding and other areas to assist as needed. Utilizes the 3M Encoder to code and classify accurately all medical records according to ICD-10-CM/PCS. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills.

Qualifications

• Three to Five years coding experience required (Inpatient preferred)
• Advanced training in medical coding (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and APC)
• Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required
• Computer skills
• Ability to read medical reports, interpret lab values pertinent to coding diagnoses, abstract pertinent information from records and to provide meaningful information by telephone or letter in replying to inquiries
• Ability to work remotely. Must be able to provide high speed internet at place of residence at the expense of the employee, with a work area that is in adherence to privacy and security policies and procedures
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education required
• Certification: AHIMA: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCA; or AAPC Coding Certification required
• Degree (Medical Records or Healthcare related field) or Coding Education Certificate from an accredited vocational school/college preferred

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