Remote Health Info Coder I/III - Surgical Coding

University of California San Diego; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Health Information Coder I/III to join our Revenue Cycle team in a remote capacity. This role codes ICD and CPT for ancillary and surgical services, abstracts data for quality and financial analytics, and supports compliant billing.

Candidates must complete AHIMA/AAPC coding programs and hold CPC/RHIT/RHIA or be eligible; minimum three years of surgical coding and 6 months of outpatient coding experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC accredited coding program completed; CPC/RHIT/RHIA certification preferred.
• 3+ years professional surgical coding experience; 6 months outpatient coding experience.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with coding software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and CPT codes for ancillary and surgical services.
• Abstract coded data into abstracting information systems for quality and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliant billing and enter data into electronic databases.

Education

AHIMA or AAPC accredited Coding program (CPC/RHIT/RHIA eligible)

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Health Information Coder I/III to join our Revenue Cycle team in a remote capacity. This role codes ICD and CPT for ancillary and surgical services, abstracts data for quality and financial analytics, and supports compliant billing.

Candidates must complete AHIMA/AAPC coding programs and hold CPC/RHIT/RHIA or be eligible; minimum three years of surgical coding and 6 months of outpatient coding experience are preferred.