Health Information Coder II - Health Information - FT Days

AAPC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking a Coder II to perform coding for all outpatient visits, including ED, ambulatory surgery and clinics. You will code with ICD-9-CM and CPT using the 3M encoder and SMS/Invision, and compile production reports as needed.

The role requires AHIMA-certified coding training and at least two years of acute hospital coding experience, with strong English communication and knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• AHIMA approved coding certificate completed within 12 months.
• Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Minimum two years of acute hospital coding experience.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and code outpatient visits using ICD-9-CM and CPT.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports.
• Participate in PI projects and related duties as assigned.
• Use 3M encoder and SMS/Invision systems for coding and data entry.

Skills

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT coding

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical terminology

English communication

Education

AHIMA approved coding certificate

Tools

3M encoder

SMS/Invision

Job description

Coder II

Who We Are UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Reporting to the Assistant Director of HIM for Operations, the Coder II performs abstracting and coding, using ICD-9 CM and CPT, on all outpatient visits (including ED, Ambulatory Surgery and clinic visits) at UCI Medical Center. Accounts are coded utilizing the 3M encoder and SMS/Invision computer systems for coding and data entry. Additional duties include preparing and compiling daily, weekly and monthly production reports, participating in departmental PI projects, and performing related duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Successful completion of twelve (12)-month AHIMA approved coding certificate program Skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the job duties Skill to effectively assign codes Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital coding experience Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Credentialed as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H Ability to work independently and be a self starter Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms