Medical Coder

Responsibilities

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses.  Fairmount is a 239 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency.  Fairmount has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare.  Located in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, on a beautiful 27-acre campus, Fairmount is situated in close proximity to the Wissahickon Valley Park, offering a beautiful, peaceful setting with all the conveniences of the city nearby. 

The Health Information Services Clerk/Coder participates as an integral member of the records management team by ensuring the quality maintenance of patient information/medical records, within all laws, rules and regulations of federal and state licensing agencies, and JCAHO standards for the quality of patient care.

1. Perform coding and abstracting functions daily with the medical record utilizing IC9 and ICD10.
2. Acts as the liaison between the contracted transcription service and hospital.
3. Print transcribed reports on a daily basis and log in transcription log.
4. Audit transcribed reports for accuracy and document findings.
5. Update deficiencies in HMS Deficiency Tracking system and print reports on a regular basis and as requested.
6. Provide guidance to physicians/licensed practitioners and facility personnel in completion of medical records, in compliance with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
7. Answer inquiries from internal and external contacts regarding information recorded in the patient’s medical records, within all departmental policies and guidelines.
8. Notify the Supervisor regarding any potential problems with records updates, maintenance and/or breaches of confidentiality.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
10. Verify discharges daily and review the Billing Readiness Report.

Fairmount Behavioral Health Hospital offers comprehensive for out full time and part time employees, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education:  Graduation from an accredited medical records program preferred.

Experience:  At least three (3) years experience in health care information management/medical records, thorough knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Additional Requirements:  Knowledgeable coding/reimbursement procedure.  Knowledgeable medical records and computer application.  Clinical chart completion methodology and knowledgeable of legal aspects and quality assurance.  Effective oral and written communication skills.  May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours. 

Located on a beautiful 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is the largest freestanding behavioral health hospital in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Fairmount is a private 239-bed behavioral health facility that specializes in treatment for children, adolescents and adults. We provide acute inpatient psychiatric, residential drug/alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation and acute partial hospitalization programs. We are now offering Gender-Responsive and Trauma-Informed Treatment for Adolescent Girls and Adult Women. For 90 years, Fairmount has been a major regional resource for individuals experiencing psychiatric, behavioral or addiction issues.

Fairmount Behavioral Health offers competitive employee benefits including but not limited to; Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. 401K with company match and a stock option plan. Tuition reimbursement and a wide variety of other benefit options.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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