Sr. Professional Fee Coder - Analyst III (F/T) - (Sign-On Bonus eligible)

University of California - San Francisco; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 107,828 - 131,789; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 after 30 days

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco is seeking a Senior Coder to oversee a diverse range of coding combinations, manage a centralized coding team, and enhance accuracy in professional fee coding. This role demands strong analytical skills and qualifications in coding.

New hires are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The starting salary is $119,809, depending on experience. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without future visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or HS Diploma/GED with seven years of experience.
• Certifications such as CPC, CCA, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA are required.
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare billing, collections, and revenue cycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a subject matter expert and support the coding team.
• Audit accuracy and production of team members.
• Provide education and training to coding staff and physicians.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative interpersonal skills

Technical resource skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

HS Diploma / GED with seven years of relevant experience

Tools

Healthcare revenue cycle management software

Database applications

Spreadsheet applications

Presentation applications

Job description

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Revenue Manager/Associate Director, this senior coder role oversees a large range of coding combinations (approximately 1,500–5,000), applies specialized coding knowledge to manage ICD‑10 and CPT procedural codes, and guides a centralized coding team as a subject matter expert to improve accuracy and efficiency of professional fee coding.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a subject matter expert, presenting information to the team.
• Audit and oversee team members’ accuracy and production.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local carrier guidelines.
• Provide education and training to coding staff and physicians.
• Perform high‑production coding to meet UCSF goals for accuracy and charge lag.
• Conduct in‑depth reviews of physician documentation and prepare documentation audits.
• Create coding analysis reports and online presentations with findings and recommendations.
• Determine methods and procedures for new assignments and physician self‑coding analyses.
• Provide detailed compliance feedback to internal and external coding teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and three years of relevant experience, or a HS Diploma / GED with seven years of relevant experience.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or equivalent licensure evaluated by FPRMO management.
• Secondary certification in the coding area related to a subject matter department at UCSF Health.
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle practices, billing, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third‑party reimbursements, and cash management.
• Strong understanding of reporting instruments, metrics, analytics, and tools used to measure and analyze the revenue cycle.
• Detail‑oriented with proven ability to manage time, complete tasks and projects, and address complex urgent issues.
• Strong skills in report development, dashboard design, and software tools specific to healthcare revenue cycle management, including database, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Excellent communication skills to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information clearly, and to prepare compelling reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate workflows and propose innovative solutions.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills for effective teamwork across business and clinical areas.
• Technical resource skills to advise managers on regulatory changes, industry trends, and revenue cycle management developments.
• In‑depth knowledge of billing and revenue cycle processes, coding (CPT and ICD‑9), documentation requirements, billing submission, and accounts receivable management.
• Knowledge of federal and state Medicare and Medi‑Cal policies and their impact on billing and collections.
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

Benefits

Sign‑On Bonus: New hires eligible for a $2,000 bonus after 30 days of continuous employment.

Base Salary: Starting at $119,809, based on experience and subject to UC policy approvals.

Work Authorization Notice

We do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without future sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.