Inpatient Coder - Hybrid

Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an experienced Inpatient Hospital Coder to join our Health Information Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting timely reimbursement.

At UHS, every connection matters—and your attention to detail plays a critical role in connecting quality care to accurate documentation and outcomes. Your expertise helps tell each patient’s story clearly and completely, making a real difference in both clinical and operational performance. Join us and contribute to a team where precision, integrity, and collaboration are valued every day.

Primary Department, Division, Or Unit:

Facility Coding, UHS Revenue Cycle Operations

Primary Work Shift:

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Range:

$22.97 - $34.46 per hour, depending on experience

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Sign-On Incentives:

Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accurate MS-DRG or APR-DRG grouping in accordance with official guidelines and internal policies.
• Complete the appropriate number of coded records based on departmental productivity standards and accuracy requirements.
• Abstract key clinical and demographic information from patient records to support billing, quality reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize computer-assisted coding (CAC) tools, encoders, and official coding references to support consistent and accurate code selection.
• Initiate physician queries when documentation is incomplete, ambiguous, or unclear to ensure accurate code assignment and clarify clinical intent.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) professionals to enhance documentation quality and identify areas for physician education.
• Remain current with updates to coding guidelines, reimbursement requirements, and regulatory standards impacting inpatient coding.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with medico-legal standards, including record amendment procedures and release of information policies.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• RHIA certification with a Bachelor’s Degree in HIM; OR RHIT certification with an Associate’s Degree in HIM; OR CCS certification. RHIT credentials must be received within 6 months of start date.
• CCS credentials must be received within one year of start date.
• Six months of coding experience.

Preferred:

• Two years’ experience with inpatient coding.
• Experience with encoding systems.

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Why You’Ll Love Working At Uhs

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

​Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

​Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

​A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. 

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.