Surgical Health Information Coder I-III

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Health Information Coder (I or III) within the Revenue Cycle department. The role codes surgical and ancillary services, assigns APCs, and records CPTs for professional and facility records to ensure compliant billing.

The ideal candidate will hold AHIMA or AAPC credentials (CPC/RHIT/RHIA), with 3+ years of surgical coding experience and familiarity with coding for outpatient records. Overtime and background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Must maintain credentials by attending regular education sessions.
• Proven skill with computers and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD and CPT codes for patients receiving ancillary and surgical services.
• Abstracts all coded data into abstracting information system.
• Data entry into electronic databases for quality, outcomes analysis and financial management.

Skills

Computers

Education

AHIMA or AAPC coding program

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Health Information Coder (I or III) within the Revenue Cycle department. The role codes surgical and ancillary services, assigns APCs, and records CPTs for professional and facility records to ensure compliant billing.

The ideal candidate will hold AHIMA or AAPC credentials (CPC/RHIT/RHIA), with 3+ years of surgical coding experience and familiarity with coding for outpatient records. Overtime and background checks may apply.