UHS·Aiken, South Carolina
The coder is responsible for interpreting medical documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient records. They also serve as a coding resource for other departments and providers to ensure optimal MS-DRG assignment.
Thoroughly reads and interprets documentation in the medical record to identify all diagnoses and procedures. Demonstrates proficiency with overall utilization of hospital encoder/grouper and its functions. Effectively utilizes AHA Coding Guidelines and other reference sources available within the department. Serves as coding resource for other departments/providers. Benefit Highlights Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi student loan refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Graduate of accredited coding program, 4 year or 2 year required. One year of inpatient/outpatient coding experience in an acute care facility required. CPC, COC, CIC, CCA, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA credential required. Knowledge of PC applications including Windows and 3M Encoder. Must demonstrate coding proficiency by earning an acceptable score on a coding test. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Market context
In South Carolina, administration roles in healthcare settings often stay active because clinics and health systems need staff who can keep programs, records, and daily operations organized. These positions are competitive when candidates pair a bachelor’s degree with relevant program experience and comfort working in a clinical environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show program coordination experience and readiness for physical tasks such as lifting up to 15 lbs.