HIM Specialty ROCC Coder - Health Information - FT Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Access to discounts and perks

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine is seeking a Specialty ROCC Coder III. This role involves abstracting and coding for IR/Vascular or Radiation Oncology accounts, requiring coding expertise with ICD-10 and CPT systems. Candidates must possess an AHIMA approved coding certificate and have at least two years of coding experience in an acute hospital setting. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and other perks. UCI is committed to diversity and providing equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of acute hospital coding experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology.
• Credentialed as ROCC, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H.

Responsibilities

• Perform abstracting and coding using ICD-10 CM and CPT.
• Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to assign codes

Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Education

AHIMA approved coding certificate

Tools

3M encoder

Epic system

Job description

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: The Specialty ROCC Coder III performs abstracting and coding using ICD‑10 CM and CPT on all IR/Vascular or Radiation Oncology accounts at UCI Medical Center. Incumbent will be responsible for hospital and professional coding on certain encounters, using the 3M encoder and the Epic system for coding and data entry. The coder will communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and procedures via the query process. Additional duties include preparing 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 a twelve‑month AHIMA approved coding certificate program
• Skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the job duties
• Ability to effectively assign codes
• Demonstrated customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum two years of acute hospital coding experience
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease processes and medical terminology
• Knowledge of ICD‑10, CPT and HCPCS codes
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Credentialed as ROCC, 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

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.