Medical Coder

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Health Information Coder III. This senior-level role requires advanced coding knowledge and offers a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include coding inpatient cases, maintaining coding standards, and collaborating with staff. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years inpatient DRG coding experience.
• Must pass knowledge assessment with 90%.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient cases accurately using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines.
• Interact with UCSF staff and customers.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Education

High school diploma

Certification: CCS, CIC, RHIT, or RHIA

Tools

EHR

Encoder tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

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Job Title

Health Information Coder 3 - $2,000 Sign on Bonus

Location: HIMS, Full Time

Job ID: 84881BR

Job Summary

The Health Information Coder III is a senior-level inpatient coder with advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS classification systems. Responsibilities include coding to comply with guidelines, abstracting data, and focusing on primary hospital services.

The employee will work eight hours per day, five days a week, with schedule flexibility based on manager approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve and analyze medical records and information systems.
• Code inpatient cases accurately using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, including DRG assignment.
• Input codes into databases, participate in audits, and provide training.
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines.
• Follow up on physician documentation.
• Interact with UCSF staff and customers.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Candidates cannot be current UC employees or have been employed by the University in the past 12 months. Must meet UC location eligibility requirements.

Salary depends on experience and internal equity, ranging from $60.26 to $75.12 per hour.

For more about UCSF benefits, visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Certification: CCS, CIC, RHIT, or RHIA.
• 3+ years inpatient DRG coding experience.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and coding systems.
• Must pass knowledge assessment with 90% or have recent inpatient DRG coding experience with 95% accuracy.
• Ability to meet productivity requirements with at least 95% accuracy.
• Proficiency in EHR and encoder tools, Windows, Word, Excel.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIMS database systems and procedures.

About UCSF

UCSF Health is committed to innovative patient care, technology, and research. Ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide, it offers a rewarding environment with opportunities for growth.

PRIDE Values & Diversity

UCSF values professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence. We are dedicated to equity and fostering a welcoming, culturally competent community. More info at diversity.ucsf.edu.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Organization Details

Health

Job Code: 004733 HEALTH INFO CODER 3

Category: Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME-EX

Employee Class & Percentage: Full-time, 100%

Location: Fully Remote, Days, Monday - Friday, 8 hours

Additional Info

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Administrative

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare