CODER

UHS • Gulfport, MS

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the HIM team as an HIM Coder/Technician and support the medical records department through a variety of coding, clerical, technical, and related support services. Responsible for coding, assembly and analysis of discharge medical records. Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations. Codes, compiles, processes, and maintains paper medical records in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Coding of the medical records using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPC guidelines. Maintains filing of all loose filing of the medical records. Assists with Release of Information. Maintains and operates a variety of health records indexes and storage retrieval systems to index, classify, store and analyze information. Ability to multitask and is well organized. Assists other departments in their need for retrieval of the paper medical record and management of patient information. The position will be on-site in the hospital Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
• Must pass a coding test at 85% or better

Nice To Haves

• Two years post high school education or the equivalent experience combination of education and Medical Records experience preferred
• Previous experience in Coding ICD-10 CM/PCS-CM, CPT and HCPCS as well as similar position in health information management preferred
• Experience in a health care psychiatric facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Coding, assembly and analysis of discharge medical records
• Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations
• Codes, compiles, processes, and maintains paper medical records in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system
• Coding of the medical records using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPC guidelines
• Maintains filing of all loose filing of the medical records
• Assists with Release of Information
• Maintains and operates a variety of health records indexes and storage retrieval systems to index, classify, store and analyze information
• Assists other departments in their need for retrieval of the paper medical record and management of patient information

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees