Coder III - Anesthesia - Remote - 141254

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department is seeking a skilled medical coder to translate anesthesia, pain management, and critical care notes into CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes to ensure accurate billing.

Under supervision, you will handle inpatient and outpatient documentation with potential for remote work. CPC/CCS certification and 3 years of anesthesia coding are preferred, along with Epic proficiency.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Three years of anesthesia coding experience.
• Strong skills in CPT, ICD-10-CM, & HCPCS professional coding applications.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, the coder performs in-depth complex daily CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding of inpatient, outpatient and clinical charge documents received from physicians for Anesthesiology, Pain Management and Critical Care procedures.
• The coder is responsible to accurately interpret notes/diagnoses and to convert them into CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes as appropriate in order to fully capture all billable services.

Skills

CPC or CCS

Anesthesia coding

CPT ICD-10-CM HCPCS

Tools

Epic

Job description

Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department supports the organization's mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world - one life at a time. We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients. We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.

Under general supervision, the coder performs in-depth complex daily CPT, HCPC and ICD10 coding of inpatient, outpatient and clinical charge documents received from physicians for Anesthesiology , Pain Management and Critical Care procedures.

The coder is responsible to accurately interpret notes/diagnoses and to convert them into CPT/HCPC/ICD10 codes as appropriate in order to fully capture all billable services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Must have three (3) years of coding experience (Anesthesia coding).
• Strong skills in CPT, ICD-10-CM, & HCPCS professional coding applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Anesthesia, Pain Management and Critical Care Coding experience.
• Toxicology / Wound Care experience.
• CANPC certification.
• Experience with Epic.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $78,175 - $103,105 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $37.44 - $49.38

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role includes experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).