Remote opportunity Independence Physician Management (IPM) was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics within the Acute Care and Behavioral Health Divisions. A subsidiary of UHS, IPM operates in 13 markets across 7 states – and counting. We help doctors manage their practices and clinical procedures so they can concentrate on caring for their patients.
Successful candidate must live in one of these locations: Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Nevada. Coder Certification Required (CPC). The Coder- Cardiology and Orthopedics provides coding services and support to assigned IPM Markets/Billing Entities, as required, utilizing clinical documentation in multiple electronic health record (EHR) systems. Applies working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes and coding skills/ experience to ensure timely and accurate coding of clinical documentation. Meets or exceeds established performance targets (productivity and quality) established by the Coding Manager. Works closely with the Billing Department to ensure accuracy in charge posting to the Practice Management System (PMS). Effectively communicates with providers and market staff to ensure that clinical documentation is completed and signed to avoid coding delays and minimize lag days. Assists in educating providers on clinical documentation requirements to support their coding and ensure all coding (charge) possibilities are being captured. Timely notification to the appropriate CBO individuals to review coding for new procedures and initiate PMS set-up (to include fees). Demonstrates the ability to be an effective team.
Benefit & Rewards Highlights
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
High School Graduate/GED required. Technical School, 2 Years College, or Associates Degree preferred. Experience (3-5 years minimum) working in a healthcare (professional) billing, health insurance, coding or equivalent operations work environment. Cardiology and orthopedics coding experience required. PCP or primary care provider experience required. Internal medicine experience required. Denial management experience required AAPC CPC Certification required. Healthcare (professional) billing, CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, government, managed care and third-party billing guidelines, AMA, AAP, CMS and coding policies. Understanding of the revenue cycle and how the various components work together preferred. Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, research and problem-solving ability. Results oriented with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks within a high-performing team environment. Service-oriented/customer-centric. Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Billing software (e.g., Cerner, Epic, IDX) experience highly desirable
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.