Outpatient Coder - Per Diem

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

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics is seeking a professional to play a key role in coding diagnoses and procedures. You will utilize your expertise in medical terminology and coding guidelines to ensure operational efficiency within a world-class health organization. The role demands accuracy in assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, critical for effective reimbursement and data quality.

Salary range is $47.60-62.78 per hour, reflecting the advanced skills required. Join a dynamic team committed to maintaining high standards of health data management and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding.
• Experience with abstracting coded data accurately.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Familiarity with coding guidelines

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant coding certification

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