Emergency Department Coding & Charge Specialist

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

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.