Job Description
Description
Play a key role with a world-class health organization. Help ensure the operational efficiency of a complex health system. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases. This will involve using your knowledge of UCLA Health, AHA - Coding Clinic, and AMA - CPT Assistant guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathological basis of disease, documented treatment, and procedures. You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients receiving our services while correctly assigning APCs for all patients to assure accurate reimbursement and the highest quality data possible. You will abstract all coded data in a timely and accurate manner into the abstracting system.
Salary Range: $45.33/hourly - $59.79/hourly
Qualifications
We're seeking an independent, detail-oriented, self-directed individual with:
+ Associate degree in health information science, Bachelor's degree in health information management, or completion of courses in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding
+ COC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P certification, required
+ Three or more years of experience with surgical procedural and ambulatory care coding
+ Three or more years of experience as an outpatient coder, acute care hospital experience preferred
+ Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS and modifier usage
+ Knowledge of APC payment methodologies, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant
+ COC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P certification, required
+ Ability to orient and train new employees and students
+ Understanding of all state and national reporting requirements
+ Strong communication, interpersonal, and prioritizing skills
+ Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and 3M 360 Encompass software
Note: Skills may be subject to test.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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