Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE49562
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	The physical requirements of this position include utilizing a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions such as typing.
Shift	Primarily Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm 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 and 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 patient’s medical record information.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The ideal candidate must be proficient in ICD-10-CM and PCS 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.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Associate’s degree and two years of hospital inpatient coding experience. 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)
Deadline to Apply	04/10/2025
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 (*).

1. * Do you possess a current RHIA , RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC or CCS-P certification? If multiple, indicate the highest credential.
   • No Certification(s)
   • RHIA
   • RHIT
   • CCS
   • CCA
   • CPC
   • CCS-P
2. * Do you have experience calculating a MS-DRG utilizing ICD-10-CM and PCS codes?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience calculating MS-DRGs through a 3M encoder?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * 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
5. * Describe your hospital coding experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • Careerbuilder.com
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

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