Outpatient Coder

Georgia Orthopaedic Society.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class health organization as a Coding Specialist, where you will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency in health systems. Utilize your coding expertise and strong attention to detail to manage diagnoses and procedures accurately, contributing to healthcare quality and accurate reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience with surgical procedural and ambulatory care coding.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS and modifier usage.
• Ability to orient and train new employees.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients.
• Abstract all coded data into the abstracting system.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Prioritization

Computer Proficiency

Education

Associate degree in health information science

Bachelor’s degree in health information management

Certification COC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P

Tools

Microsoft Office

3M 360 Encompass software

Job description

Description

Play a key role with a world-class health organization. Help ensure the operational efficiency of a complex health system. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.

You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases. This will involve using your knowledge of UCLA Health, AHA - Coding Clinic, and AMA - CPT Assistant guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathological basis of disease, documented treatment, and procedures. You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients receiving our services while correctly assigning APCs for all patients to assure accurate reimbursement and the highest quality data possible. You will abstract all coded data in a timely and accurate manner into the abstracting system.

Salary Range: $45.33/hourly - $59.79/hourly

Qualifications

We’re seeking an independent, detail-oriented, self-directed individual with:

• Associate degree in health information science, Bachelor’s degree in health information management, or completion of courses in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding
• COC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P certification, required
• Three or more years of experience with surgical procedural and ambulatory care coding
• Three or more years of experience as an outpatient coder, acute care hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS and modifier usage
• Knowledge of APC payment methodologies, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant
• COC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P certification, required
• Ability to orient and train new employees and students
• Understanding of all state and national reporting requirements
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and prioritizing skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and 3M 360 Encompass software

Note: Skills may be subject to test.