Position Overview

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a detail-oriented Inpatient Medical Coder to accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient discharges. You will ensure proper grouping to the appropriate MS-DRG or APR Grouper while adhering to coding and reimbursement guidelines with minimal errors. Your precision directly supports accurate billing, compliance, and quality patient care documentation.

At UHS, we believe in taking pride in our work—because every code you assign reflects the care patients receive and impacts the entire healthcare journey. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence, where your attention to detail helps drive integrity and trust across the organization. Make your mark with work that matters.

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

Sign-On Bonus:

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes accurately to inpatient records, ensuring correct grouping into APR or MS-DRG categories according to organizational policy and coding guidelines
• Complete the required number of medical records coding each day as mandated by policy to maintain workflow and productivity standards
• Abstract relevant clinical and demographic information from patient records, including physician notes, lab results, and discharge summaries, to support precise code assignment
• Utilize computer-assisted coding (CAC) applications, encoding software, and other reference tools effectively to aid in accurate and efficient code selection
• Initiate queries to physicians or other healthcare providers when documentation is incomplete, unclear, or ambiguous to ensure code assignments are supported by adequate clinical information
• Collaborate with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists to educate physicians on documentation best practices and to identify opportunities for improving coding accuracy
• Stay current with changes in coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and optimal revenue capture
• Report coding-related concerns, discrepancies, or workflow issues to the supervisor or department manager for timely resolution and process improvement
• Adhere strictly to ethical standards in coding as outlined by AHIMA, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with official coding guidelines
• Fulfill continuing education (CE) requirements as specified by AHIMA or relevant certification/licensing bodies to maintain professional credentials and coding proficiency
• Understand and comply with institutional policies regarding medico-legal issues such as patient confidentiality, record amendments, release of information, and patient rights to ensure legal and regulatory compliance

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.

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.

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.

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.