LEAD CODER (BH) - SAHARA LAKES (FULL-TIME)
UHS
Summary
To assist Regional Coding Manager as the liaison between coders and CBO, ensuring CBO requests get processed in a timely manner. Works to ensure that accounts are released timely and that any concerns are addressed for resolution.
Job description
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma. Higher education within related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum three years coding experience in acute care setting with experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient accounts for coding, auditing and education.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, SMS, Cerner, Siemens Document Imaging and 3M Encoder. Skilled in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT.
License/Certification: CCS required; RHIA or RHIT preferred.
Other: Must be able to deal appropriately with highly sensitive and confidential material.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Minimum three years coding experience in acute care setting
- Experience in both Inpatient and Outpatient accounts for coding, auditing and education
- Proficient in Word, Excel, SMS, Cerner, Siemens Document Imaging and 3M Encoder
- Skilled in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT
- CCS certification required
- RHIA or RHIT preferred
- Must be able to deal appropriately with highly sensitive and confidential material
Benefits
- Education and training center
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Career opportunities
- Challenging work environment
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.