Health Information Coder IV - Nuclear Medicine (Fully On-Site)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled medical coder to join their team. This role involves coding diagnoses and procedures for a variety of cases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established guidelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in surgical and ambulatory care coding, proficiency in ICD-10 and CPT codes, and the ability to lead and train staff. With a focus on high-quality data and reimbursement accuracy, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued. If you're passionate about coding and eager to contribute to a healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of surgical procedural and ambulatory care coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to train and lead staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnosis and procedures for assigned cases ensuring accuracy.
• Abstract coded data and manage coding discrepancies.
• Address coding questions and work on denials.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT-4/HCPCS

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Disease pathology

Coding guidelines

MS Office proficiency

Professional communication

Research skills

Education

CCS certification

CPC certification

Health Information Science or Management education

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Description

Under the general direction of the Manager, this position codes diagnosis and procedures for assigned cases. The role requires knowledge of UCLA, AHA - Coding Clinic, and AMA - CPT Assistant guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease pathology, and documented treatments and procedures. The coder assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4/HCPCS codes for patients at UCLA Healthcare, ensuring accurate reimbursement and high-quality data. Responsibilities include abstracting coded data, understanding reporting requirements, addressing coding questions, and reconciling discrepancies. The position also involves working on denials and requires specialized knowledge for Nuc Med and PET visits.

Salary Range

$56.95-$70.81/hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H certification
• At least 3 years of experience in surgical procedural and ambulatory care coding, with proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4/HCPCS, and modifier usage
• Minimum of 5 years of acute multi-specialty hospital coding experience
• At least 2 years of pro-fee and facility coding experience
• Experience as a Medical Record Abstractor
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology
• Ability to lead staff and serve as a technical resource
• Strong research skills for coding guidelines and payor policies
• Previous EPIC experience
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Professional communication skills and ability to train new staff

Preferred:

• Over 3 years of medical coding experience
• Experience with Nuclear Medicine guidelines
• Knowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations
• Additional specialty certifications
• Education in Health Information Science or Management, or relevant coursework in coding