HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS CODER

The CoderSince 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adults.
The Coder is responsible for accurate abstracting of patient data into the computerized data base system in accordance with the department policies and guidelines in accordance with the current principles of diagnostic and clinical coding guidelines. The Coder monitors the unbilled report and maintaining compliance within the established turn-around time and resolves technical coding and sequencing problems as appropriate. The Coder serves as an internal and external liaison and resource between departments, outside entities, and individuals to ensure protected health information is received, maintained, and disclosed in compliance with the facility's privacy practices. The Coder manages the flow of patient information as related to treatment, payment, and organizational needs, assists the Director of HIM with daily activities of the department, demonstrates the ability to process requests for information, maintains filing of medical records, is able to access records from storage, and scan records for retention. The Coder provides assistance to HIM co-workers in all areas of medical records.
Benefit & Rewards Highlights Retention Bonus Program 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 Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.comAbout Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.
S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.
Qualifications Education – High School diploma or GED required. Prefer applicant with Associates Degree in HIM. Years of experience needed – One (1) year of inpatient coding preferred. Computer skills – Ability to: gain training through web-based programs; Computer experience that includes but not limited to Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft. Communication – Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors. Team work – Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment. 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.