Certified Coder

BH Shared Services, a UHS company, is seeking an experienced Certified Coder to join the Central Appeals Office.

This role is responsible for high-quality, timely coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient accounts, supporting multiple facilities under the CCO. The position requires accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, adherence to coding guidelines and UHS policies, and close communication with HIM staff regarding documentation needs and coding questions.

This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and enter ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnosis codes in MS4 using the 3M Encoder.
• Follow established coding productivity expectations and corporate standards for ethical coding.
• Compose and send physician queries when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear.
• Log and follow up on queries daily until complete or past seven days.
• Keep the Lead Coder or UHS Corporate Senior HIM Manager updated on coding issues or trends.
• Upload coding and 3M coding summaries to the EMR as required.
• Review coding logs daily, update and complete assigned items, and abstract records for missing documentation.
• Email the facility HIM Director daily regarding uncoded accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of the medical record.
• Stay current on coding trainings and credentials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.