CODER (CERT) - Medical Records Coder

Universal Health Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Medical Records Coder to accurately code inpatient and outpatient charts, update MS4 abstracts, and prepare charts for quarterly audits. Responsibilities include charting discharge summaries, filing, and assisting in chart assembly; weekend work may be required.

RHIT/CPC/CCS certification plus 1–3 years of psychiatric coding experience preferred. Associate degree required; must be proficient in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, DRG optimization, and

Qualifications

• Associates degree required
• 1-3 years of related work experience required
• Psychiatric inpatient hospital coding experience required
• RHIT CPC or CCS certification required
• Proficient in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding and DRG optimization
• Competent in writing a proper coding query
• Capable of using an encoder
• Experience with Microsoft Software

Responsibilities

• Coding Inpatient Charts
• Coding Outpatient Chart
• Charting Discharge Summaries
• Picking up discharged charts/faxing COCs
• Filing charts on the doctors’ shelves
• Filing charts in Perm Room
• Assembling charts
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Coding proficiency

Education

RHIT

CPC

CCS

Associates degree

Tools

MS4 system

Job description

Responsibilities

Medical Records Coder (RHIT Registered Health Information Technician; CPC Certified Professional Coder; or CCS Certified Coding Specialist required) – Richmond, VA

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Medical Records Coder for our brand new Crisis Receiving Center with 24 chairs in Richmond, VA. Accurately assigns diagnostic and procedural codes in a timely manner for all inpatient and partial patient charts. Updates/enters computerized patient abstract in the MS4 system. Assumes responsibility for preparing charts for quarterly audit. Backs up Supervisor as needed. Attends corporate coding training sessions. Primarily responsible for charting Discharge Summaries when they print off and filing the charts in the Perm Room if they are complete. Assists Records Technician in assembling charts when that task is backed up. Assists in picking up discharged charts and faxing the COCs each morning. Files charts in the Perm Room. This position requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Must be able to possibly work on a weekend due to an absence in the department. Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Coding Inpatient Charts
• Coding Outpatient Chart
• Charting Discharge Summaries
• Picking up discharged charts/faxing COC’s
• Filing charts on the doctors’ shelves
• Filing charts in Perm Room
• Assembling charts
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Benefit Highlights for full‑time positions

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Associate degree required
• 1-3 years of related work experience required
• Psychiatric inpatient hospital coding experience required
• RHIT Registered Health Information Technician; CPC Certified Professional Coder; or CCS Certified Coding Specialist required
• Must be proficient in ICD-10 -CM and CPT coding and DRG optimization
• Competent in writing a proper coding query.
• Capable of using an encoder
• Medical Terminology
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Problem solving/critical thinking skills
• Experience with Microsoft Software

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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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

EEO Statement

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