Inpatient Hospital Coding Spec/UKHC

Inpatient Hospital Coding Spec/UKHC Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Inpatient Hospital Coding Spec/UKHC Requisition Number RE54332 Working Title Inpatient Hospital Coding Specialist Department Name H4021: Revenue Management

• Coding & Documentation Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $26.

00-45.70/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education AA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 2 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Coding Specialist ( CCS ), Certified Coding Associate ( CCA ), Registered Health Information Technician ( RHIT ), Registered Health Information Administrator ( RHIA ), Certified Professional Coder ( CPC ) or Certified Coding Specialist

• Physician-based ( CCS
• P) Physical Requirements Will regularly sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation with regular repetitive motions (such as typing). Shift Monday
• Friday, 8am-4:30pm Job Summary This position will assign international classification of disease codes to all specialties of hospital inpatient accounts; abstract data from the medical record and apply appropriate ICD
• 10-CM, ICD
• 10•PCS and MS-DRGs for billing, reporting, research and regulatory compliance; utilize 3M data abstraction, encoder and computer assisted coding software to complete coding and abstraction daily; and achieve daily productivity standards along with assuring national coding accuracy standards are met.

This position will also be responsible for maintaining hospital quality and revenue cycle standards and respect at all times, the confidentiality of patients' medical record information. This is a remote position.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities The ideal candidate must be proficient in IDC

• 10-CM coding and DRG assignment; knowledge of medical record abstraction and medical terminology (including anatomy and physiology); have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Associate's degree with 2 years of hospital inpatient coding experience. Deadline to Apply 06/28/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Do you possess a current RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), CCP or CCS certification?

No Certification(s)

RHIA RHIT

CCP and/or CCS

• Do you have ICD-9-CM and/or

ICD-10-CM

coding experience in a hospital setting? Yes No

• Please indicate the number of years of experience you have coding in a hospital setting. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years
• Describe your hospital coding experience.

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