The HIM Coder/Technician supports the medical records department by coding, assembling, and analyzing discharge medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. This role involves coding medical records using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPC guidelines while maintaining paper records and assisting with Release of Information.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and hold a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. Preferred qualifications include two years of post-high school education or equivalent experience, previous coding experience with ICD-10 CM/PCS-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and experience in a psychiatric facility, with a mandatory coding test score of 85% or better.
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Job description
Responsibilities
Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility)
Located on the beautiful MS Gulf Coast Gulfport Behavioral Health System is a 90-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult, substance abuse, and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for those seeking treatment for mental illness. For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/
Position Summary
$1500 Sign On Bonus *
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 in-house and work Monday-Friday.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. Two years post high school education or the equivalent experience combination of education and Medical Records experience preferred. New graduate eligible.
Experience
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. Must pass a coding test at 85% or better. WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Sign On Bonus
Tuition Assistance
Prescription Drug Plan
Discounted Stock Plan
401(K) With Company Match
Free Basic Life Insurance
BENEFIT
HIGHLIGHTS: 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
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