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    HIM Coder - Lancaster, United States - Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital

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    Responsibilities

    Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a -bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.

    In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the facility offers services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women's trauma unit.

    This is an onsite position. Remote work is NOT available.

    New higher pay rates for 4

    s are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

  • Review medical records to abstract the proper admitting, principal and secondary diagnoses and ensure the codes are applied to the patient medical record for billing. Ability to navigate coding system(s), paper code book and EMR in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Adheres to the rules and regulations applied by State, Federal and other regulatory bodies regarding the coding process.
  • Perform audit of coding quality as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date procedures based on coding clinics and webinars provided by UHS. Exhibits general knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Provides queries to physicians when documentation is ambiguous, unclear, or otherwise unable to be determined.
  • Assemble records and analyze them for completeness.
  • What do our current staff value at LBHH?

  • An environment that puts patient care first.
  • One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an LBHH employee is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.
  • Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
  • There are very robust continuing education options with LBHH.
  • Supportive and responsive leadership.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • What's in it for me?

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Robust tuition reimbursement
  • (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries
  • An opportunity to make a difference every single day.
  • Qualifications

    What Does LBHH Require for this Role?

  • Post High School Education with ICD-: 1 year (Preferred) and CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or other coding specific credential (One required).
  • Work experience in Health Information Management preferred but not required.
  • Knowledgeable about Microsoft Office applications.
  • What Happens Next?

    After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our HR team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, our HR team will reach out to you. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.

    Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital: Treatment. Compassion. Hope. Today, tomorrow and always.


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