Inpatient Coder

DaMar Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan program

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is seeking an Inpatient Coder to join our Atlantic Region CBO. The role involves coding inpatient and outpatient records with ICD-10, utilizing 3M Encoder, and maintaining a 95% accuracy rate while meeting productivity standards.

Candidates should have IP DRG experience, a professional coding certification, and 1–3 years of coding experience (3–5 preferred). Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with documentation improvement are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional coding certification required.
• IP DRG experience preferred.
• 1-3 years coding experience, 3-5 years (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• An understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology and medical terminology is required.
• Familiarity with appeals and 1-3 years healthcare business office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-10 and 3M Encoder.
• Code according to AHA guidelines; inpatient experience preferred.
• Maintain 95% accuracy in coding.
• Meet productivity standards per HIM guidelines.
• Abstract data from physician consultations and discharge records.
• Query medical staff for documentation clarification.
• Communicate findings to HIM management and other departments.
• Perform administrative tasks to support hospital needs.

Skills

IP DRG experience

MS Office skills

Education

Professional coding certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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.

The Atlantic Region CBO is seeking a dynamic and talented Inpatient Coder for our Appeals department.

This position performs the primary function of coding inpatient or outpatient records to include Ambulatory, ER and Miscellaneous Ancillary charges. Utilizes 3M Encoder to code and classify inpatient and/or outpatient records according to ICD-10. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Coding of inpatient/outpatient medical records in accordance with AHA Coding/NCCI compliance guidelines. *Inpatient experience preferred
• Review medical records online and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to inpatient and/or outpatient records.
• Ability to code inpatient and outpatient hospital records with a 95% accuracy rate.
• Consistently meets productivity standards in accordance with HIM Departmental guidelines.
• Maintains a coding proficiency rating consistent with HIM Departmental standards.
• Compliance with continued educational requirements necessary to maintain valid coding credential status.
• Data abstraction of all physician consultations in SMS and patient's discharge deposition
• Effective usage of designated (Quantim) Compliance Software.
  
• Ability to query Medical Staff concerning documentation clarification
• Understanding of Core Measure related diagnoses and issues
• Understanding of and ability to implement basic documentation improvement strategies
• Communication of significant findings affecting compliance or reimbursement to HIM Management team on an ongoing basis.
• Communication with other hospital departments as necessary
• Perform a variety of services, including administrative tasks as necessary, so that the needs of the hospital are met in a timely manner

Benefit 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Contact Information

• Mary Brady
• HR Coordinator/Recruiter
• [e-mail]

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Professional coding certification
• IP DRG experience preferred
• 1-3 years coding experience, 3-5 years (preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• An understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology and medical terminology is required.
• Familiarity with appeals and 1-3 years healthcare business office experience preferred

Disclaimer

The Atlantic Region CBO is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.