HIM Specialty ROCC Coder - Health Information - FT Days

University of California Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Irvine Health is seeking a Specialty ROCC Coder III. The role involves abstracting and coding using ICD-10-CM and CPT for IR/Vascular and Radiation Oncology at UCI Medical Center. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of acute hospital coding experience and must be credentialed as ROCC, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H.

This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with physicians and other staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of acute hospital coding experience.
• Credentialed as ROCC, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.

Responsibilities

• Abstracting and coding using ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Communicating with physicians to clarify diagnosis and procedures.
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly production reports.

Skills

Skills to assign codes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Customer-service oriented

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of ICD‑10, CPT, and HCPCS codes

Education

Completion of twelve-month AHIMA approved coding certificate program

Tools

3M encoder

Epic computer system

Job description

Position Summary

The Specialty ROCC Coder III performs abstracting and coding using ICD-10‑CM and CPT on all IR/Vascular and Radiation Oncology accounts at UCI Medical Center in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for Hospital and Professional coding on certain encounters, uses the 3M encoder and the Epic computer system for coding and data entry, communicates with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process, and prepares and compiles daily, weekly and monthly production reports. The coder also participates in departmental PI projects and performs related duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

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.
• Skill to effectively assign codes.
• Must be customer‑service oriented and possess excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• 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.
• 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.

EEO and Accommodation 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.