Coder III - Psych/Neurology - Remote

UC San Diego Health; United States; Remote; USD 48,629 - 60,449; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Coder III for remote work, responsible for coding outpatient services in psychiatry and neurology. Applicants should have CPC or CCS certification and three years of relevant coding experience. Strong expertise in CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding applications is essential. The position includes a competitive salary range of $35.30/hr - $43.88/hr and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of comparable Psychiatry and Neurology coding experience.
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS ICD-10-CM for psychiatry and psychotherapy services.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily complex review of outpatient codes.
• Interpret handwritten and typed notes/diagnoses accurately.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10 knowledge

HCPCS coding

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EPIC

3M

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.30/hr - $43.88/hr

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

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 performs in depth complex daily CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 review of outpatient codes and charges to resolve coding errors and claim edits. Accurately interpret handwritten and typed notes/diagnoses and convert them into CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Must have three (3) years of comparable Psychiatry and Neurology coding experience.
• Strong skills in CPT, ASA, ICD-10 and HCPC coding applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• RHIA and/or RHIT Certification.
• A Bachelor's Degree.
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS ICD-10-CM specifically for psychiatric and psychotherapy services (e.g. E/M visits, psychotherapy with and without medical evaluation and management, group therapy, telehealth).
• Neurodiagnostic testing (e.g. EMG, EEG) and therapeutic procedures (e.g., Botox injections).
• EPIC experience.
• 3M experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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