Coder III - Psych / Neurology - Remote - 136292

UC San Diego Health; California; Remote; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department is seeking a skilled medical coder to perform in-depth CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 reviews for outpatient services. This role supports accurate claims and reduces edits.

Qualified candidates hold CPC or CCS credentials, with 3+ years in psychiatry/neurology coding and strong CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 knowledge. Remote work options may be available depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Certified CPC or CCS required.
• Minimum three years of psychiatry/neurology coding experience.
• Strong CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CPT

ICD-10

HCPCS

Coding accuracy

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EPIC

3M

Job description

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

DESCRIPTIONUC 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 QUALIFICATION

• 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 QUALIFICATION

• 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.

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 :$73,706 - $91,621 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent :$35.30 - $43.88

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include 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)..