Remote Medical Coder — Patient Records & Billing

University of California, San Francisco; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Patient Record Abstractor (Medical Coder) for UCSF’s physician practices. This fully remote, 3‑month role involves reviewing patient records and applying CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes to ensure accurate reimbursement and robust clinical data.

You will collaborate with clinicians and staff, stay current with coding updates, and participate in audits to maintain high-quality coding and compliance within the FPRMO team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years revenue cycle professional coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in moderate work queues daily as defined by UCSF leadership.
• Maintain or exceed a 95% accuracy rate.
• Code intermediate procedures/accounts requiring advanced knowledge in charge capture, workflow, hospital operations, authorizations, and the revenue cycle.
• Review APeX PB Charge Edit and RFI work queues daily or as assigned, address payor inquiries requiring department review, and resolve claim edits to ensure timely billing.
• Audit data input to support revenue cycle management.
• Complete coding work reports, reconcile charge lists, create charge sessions, update DEPs, follow up on credential requests, and perform related coding activities.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS coding

Revenue cycle

Medical terminology

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Patient Record Abstractor (Medical Coder) for UCSF’s physician practices. This fully remote, 3‑month role involves reviewing patient records and applying CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes to ensure accurate reimbursement and robust clinical data.

You will collaborate with clinicians and staff, stay current with coding updates, and participate in audits to maintain high-quality coding and compliance within the FPRMO team.