Outpatient Coder - Per Diem

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,573 - 86,485; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a skilled coder to join their team. This role involves coding diagnoses and procedures for patients, ensuring operational efficiency within a top-tier health organization.

Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health information management, alongside relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $47.60 to $62.78 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health information science or Bachelor's in health information management required.
• Certifications (COC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P) are necessary.
• Minimum three years of experience in surgical procedure and ambulatory care coding.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization skills

ICD-10-CM proficiency

CPT-4 proficiency

Knowledge of APC payment methodologies

Education

Associate's degree in health information science

Bachelor's degree in health information management

Certification (COC, CPC-H, CCS, 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: $47.60/hourly - $62.78/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.