Outpatient Coder: ICD-10-CM & CPT Specialist

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is looking for a detail-oriented professional to play a crucial role in coding diagnoses and procedures within a world-class health organization. The successful candidate will handle coding for surgical procedures and should have extensive experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

This position requires proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding, along with necessary certifications such as COC or CCS. Join us in ensuring operational efficiency while contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience with surgical procedure coding.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding.
• Knowledge of APC payment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes accurately.
• Abstract coded data into the system in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritizing

Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4

Education

Associate degree in health information science

Bachelor's degree in health information management

Courses in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding

Tools

Microsoft Office

3M 360 Encompass software

Job description

UCLA Health is looking for a detail-oriented professional to play a crucial role in coding diagnoses and procedures within a world-class health organization. The successful candidate will handle coding for surgical procedures and should have extensive experience, preferably in an acute care setting.

This position requires proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding, along with necessary certifications such as COC or CCS. Join us in ensuring operational efficiency while contributing to high-quality patient care.