CODER (HIM)

Job Description

Responsibilities

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital management companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Steadily growing since its inception to an esteemed Fortune corporation, UHS today has annual revenues of $ billion and , employees.

In 8, UHS was recognized for the eighth consecutive year as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 7, ranked # on the Fortune , and listed # in Forbes inaugural ranking of American's Top Public Companies.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a -bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia;

a short -minute drive to the ocean front. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults years and older.

The hospital is accessible hours a day for admissions, and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network.

Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis and partial hospitalization. Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center currently has an opening for a full time Health Information Management Coder .

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health Information (Coder) participates as an integral member of the records management team by ensuring the quality maintenance of patient information / medical records, within all laws, rules and regulations of federal and state licensing agencies, and TJC standards for the quality of patient care.

The Health Information Coder has the primary responsibility of assigning accurate ICD CM codes upon patient discharge (inpatient and outpatient).

Use of 3M-encoder is preferred. Communicates with physicians for any related coding questions. This position will also have Health Information Analyst responsibility for carrying out activities of the Health Information Management Department in the maintenance of all patient medical records.

Benefit Highlights :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Graduation from a medical records program preferred; high school graduate or equivalent required.
• RHIT, RHIA or CCS preferred and / or other coder specialist certifications.
• At least one (1) to 5 years’ inpatient / outpatient coding and healthcare management / medical records experience preferred.

At least 1 year of behavioral health hospital experience preferred.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work.

We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.

Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc.

All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware.

Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware.

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To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees.

A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.