Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48939


Working Title
Health Data Analyst Senior


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

The physical requirements of this position includes sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion such as typing.



Shift

Primarily Monday-Friday from 8AM to 5PM, with occasional nights and weekends per departmental needs. This is a remote position.



Job Summary

This position will assign international classification of disease codes and/or PCS codes to all specialties of hospital inpatient visits; abstract data from the medical record and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS codes 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.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate must be proficient in ICD-10-CM coding; 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 and diversity.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Associates degree with 2 years of hospital inpatient coding experience



Deadline to Apply
02/13/2025


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