Certified Coder

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

The Coder-Cert position is responsible for high-quality, timely coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient accounts across multiple facilities under the CCO. This role follows CCO policies and procedures, maintains coding productivity, and ensures accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. The position also requires strong knowledge of behavioral health coding, medical terminology, coding guidelines, and UHS coding policies.

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 coding productivity standards and corporate ethical coding practices.
• 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 Sr. HIM Manager updated on coding issues or trends.
• Upload coding and 3M coding summaries to the EMR as required.
• Review coding logs daily, update assigned items, and complete uncoded accounts.
• Abstract medical records for missing documentation and communicate with HIM leadership as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of the medical record.
• Keep up to date with coding trainings and credentials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.