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Outpatient Coder

UH

Location
United States
Base Salary
91k-120k USD
UCLA Health

Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA Onsite or Remote Fully Remote Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-3:00 PM PST Posted Date 10/28/2024 Salary Range: $45.33 - 59.79 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 20241

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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

Job Qualifications

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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.

Advice from our career coach

A successful applicant for this position at UCLA Health should possess a strong background in health information management and coding, along with the necessary certifications and experience related to surgical procedural and ambulatory care coding. To stand out as an applicant, consider the following tips:

  • Highlight your certification in COC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P to demonstrate your expertise and qualification for the role.
  • Showcase your proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS coding, as well as your knowledge of APC payment methodologies and modifier usage.
  • Emphasize your experience in outpatient coding and acute care hospital settings to illustrate your familiarity with the operational processes in these environments.
  • Demonstrate your ability to train and orient new employees and students, as well as your strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Make sure to mention your proficiency in using Microsoft Office and 3M 360 Encompass software, as computer skills are essential for this role.

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Oct 31, 2024

Full-time

91k-120k USD

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