HIM Specialty ROCC Coder - Health Information - FT Days

UCI Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Access to discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Specialty ROCC Coder III in Irvine, California. This role involves abstracting and coding IR/Vascular and Radiation Oncology accounts while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of hospital coding experience, a relevant AHIMA-approved certificate, and strong communication skills. The position also offers various benefits including medical insurance, vacation time, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital coding experience.
• Credentialed as ROCC, CCS, CCS‑P, CPC, or CPC‑H.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the health system.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and code IR/Vascular and Radiation Oncology accounts using ICD‑10 CM and CPT.
• Identify and resolve coding queries with physicians.
• Prepare and compile daily, weekly and monthly production reports.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology

Proficiency in ICD‑10, CPT and HCPCS coding

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Education

Completion of a twelve‑month AHIMA approved coding certificate program

Tools

Epic system

3M encoder

Job description

Position Summary

The Specialty ROCC Coder III performs abstracting and coding, using ICD‑10 CM and CPT, on all IR/Vascular accounts or Radiation Oncology accounts at UCI Medical Center in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines. Incumbent will be responsible for Hospital and Professional coding on certain encounters. Accounts are coded utilizing the 3M encoder and the Epic computer system for coding and data entry. The coder will communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process. 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.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and code IR/Vascular and Radiation Oncology accounts using ICD‑10 CM and CPT.
• Identify and resolve coding queries with physicians.
• Enter coded data into the Epic system and 3M encoder.
• Prepare and compile daily, weekly and monthly production reports.
• Participate in departmental PI projects and perform related duties to support operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a twelve‑month AHIMA approved coding certificate program.
• Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital coding experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in ICD‑10, CPT and HCPCS coding.
• Credentialed as ROCC, CCS, CCS‑P, CPC, or CPC‑H.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain an appropriate work pace.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the health system.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Total Rewards

UCI offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks. Please review our compensation practices and benefits for more detail.

Conditions Of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct.
• Legal Right to Work in the United States.
• Vaccination Policies.
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
• Drug Free Environment.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement.
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• E‑Verify.
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.