Certified Outpatient Coder: ICD-10 & CPT Expert

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,573 - 86,485; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a skilled coder to join their team. This role involves coding diagnoses and procedures for patients, ensuring operational efficiency within a top-tier health organization.

Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health information management, alongside relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $47.60 to $62.78 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health information science or Bachelor's in health information management required.
• Certifications (COC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P) are necessary.
• Minimum three years of experience in surgical procedure and ambulatory care coding.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients accurately.
• Abstract coded data into the abstracting system in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization skills

ICD-10-CM proficiency

CPT-4 proficiency

Knowledge of APC payment methodologies

Education

Associate's degree in health information science

Bachelor's degree in health information management

Certification (COC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P)

Tools

Microsoft Office

3M 360 Encompass software

Job description

The University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a skilled coder to join their team. This role involves coding diagnoses and procedures for patients, ensuring operational efficiency within a top-tier health organization.

Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health information management, alongside relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $47.60 to $62.78 per hour based on experience.