Outpatient Coder - Per Diem

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

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.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.