Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated coding specialist to join their revenue management team. This full-time role involves coding hospital inpatient visits, utilizing advanced coding software, and ensuring compliance with national coding standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills. With a commitment to creating a supportive workplace, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare coding while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive culture. If you are passionate about healthcare and coding, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ICD-10-CM coding and medical record abstraction.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM codes for hospital inpatient visits.
• Maintain hospital quality and revenue cycle standards.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Medical record abstraction

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Planning and organizational skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Associates degree

Tools

3M data abstraction software

Job description

Department Name: H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $26.00-45.70/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: AA

Required License/Registration/Certification: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P)

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion such as typing.

Shift: Primarily Monday-Friday from 8AM to 5PM, with occasional nights and weekends per departmental needs. This is a remote position.

Job Summary: This position will assign international classification of disease codes and/or PCS codes to all specialties of hospital inpatient visits; abstract data from the medical record and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS codes for billing, reporting, research and regulatory compliance; utilize 3M data abstraction, encoder and computer assisted coding software to complete coding and abstraction daily; and achieve daily productivity standards along with assuring national coding accuracy standards are met. This position will also be responsible for maintaining hospital quality and revenue cycle standards and respecting at all times the confidentiality of patients' medical record information.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: The ideal candidate must be proficient in ICD-10-CM coding; knowledge of medical record abstraction and medical terminology (including anatomy and physiology); have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast-paced, high-intensity, professional work environment; proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality and diversity.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience: Associates degree with 2 years of hospital inpatient coding experience

Deadline to Apply: 05/15/2025

Our University Community values the well-being of each of our employees and is dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a current RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC or CCS-P certification? If multiple, indicate the highest credential.
  • No Certification(s)
  • RHIA
  • RHIT
  • CCS
  • CCA
  • CPC
  • CCS-P
• * Do you have experience calculating a MS-DRG utilizing ICD-10-CM and PCS codes?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience calculating MS-DRGs through a 3M encoder?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have coding in a hospital setting.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Describe your hospital coding experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
  • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
  • None of the Above

Required Documents:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter