Health Data Analyst/UKHC - Military Veterans

Department Name: H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation

Job Summary:

The Revenue Management department is seeking a Health Data Analyst to support the department's mission of providing timely and compiled information to clinicians and other ancillary personnel in support of education and legal requirements. The position supports reducing accounts receivable, and will be responsible for coding, abstracting, and compliance, as well as providing exceptional customer service. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Analyzing outpatient clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD -10-CM, CPT -4, HCPCS and modifier codes for hospital reimbursement, Assigning diagnosis and procedures supported by the health record documentation, and abstracting, coding and assigning necessary demographic and clinical data elements required for outpatient records. This position will also communicate with medical staff, hospital and clinic staff, and external representatives as relates to coding functions and documentation requirements, as well as meet daily, weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable goals set by Administration.

This is a remote position.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, Typing, Computer use

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

AA

Required Related Experience:

1 yr

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)

Preferred Education/Experience:

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CCA

University Community of Inclusion:

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.