What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Data Analyst/UKHC position at University Of Kentucky?
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 This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; intermittently performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasionally lifting, pushing, and / or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Shift Primarily Monday through Friday; 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm. This is a remote position. 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 Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CCA Deadline to Apply 01 / 21 / 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.
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Salary : $23 - $39
