Emergency Department Charger/Coder

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Coder to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for ED encounters. You will use ASAP within EPIC (CareConnect) to ensure accurate charges and timely abstracted data for state and national reporting requirements.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of ED coding/charging experience, hold COC/CPC-H/CCS certification, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated education in health information management or ICD-10-CM/CPT-4 coding coursework.
• COC, CPC-H, or CCS certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of emergency department coding/charging experience.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCS, and modifier usage.
• Knowledge of APC payment methodologies, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant.
• Ability to train and orient new employees and students.
• Understanding of state and national reporting requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EPIC (CareConnect) systems.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures for emergency department patients.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes and ensure accurate charge assignments using ASAP within EPIC CareConnect.
• Abstract coded data efficiently and accurately to meet reporting requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical and ancillary staff to ensure documentation supports codes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Training others

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate/Bachelor in HIM or ICD-10-CM/CPT-4 coursework

ICD-10-CM/CPT-4 coding coursework

Tools

EPIC CareConnect

ASAP software

Job description

Overview

Play a key role within a world-class healthcare organization. Support accurate and efficient coding processes to enhance operational success. Elevate your professional expertise at UCLA Health.

You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for emergency department cases. This will involve utilizing your knowledge of UCLA, AHA - Coding Clinic, AMA - CPT Assistant guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the pathological basis of diseases. You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department patients while ensuring accurate charge assignments using ASAP software within EPIC (CareConnect). You will abstract all coded data efficiently and accurately, meeting state and national reporting requirements.

Salary Range: $40.04 - $52.83/hourly

Qualifications

• 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, or CCS certification, required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with emergency department coding/charging
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCS, and modifier usage
• Working knowledge of APC payment methodologies, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant
• Ability to train and orient new employees and students
• Understanding of state and national reporting requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and EPIC (CareConnect) systems

Note: Skills may be subject to test.