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Health Information Coder III - Surgery - Remote

75% Flex
Remote: 
Full Remote
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California (USA), Texas (USA)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

2 years coding experience in acute care setting with RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification or exam-eligible, Experience with outpatient surgery coding.

Key responsabilities:

  • Assign ICD and CPT codes based on Official Coding Guidelines
  • Enter data into electronic databases for analysis
  • Communicate coding requirements to clinicians
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Job description

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UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department supports the organization's mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world - one life at a time. We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients. We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.


Under general supervision and according to established procedures, assigns ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients receiving services at UCSD Health System. Assigns all CPT/HCPCS and ICD codes based on appropriate documentation and Official Coding Guidelines which generate the appropriate APC level assignment through the encoder. Reviews and updates as appropriate all pertinent abstracting data. Responsible for data entry into electronic databases for use in assessing quality of patient care, outcome analysis, and financial management. Actively involved in communicating coding and documentation requirements to clinicians, and others who use the data.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have coding knowledge or two (2) years of experience in acute care setting with RHIT/RHIA/CCS or exam-eligible to test and credential within six (6) months of hire.
  • 2 years coding experience with outpatient surgery coding.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Epic & 3M 360 CAC.
  • Trauma level I.
  • Academic Facility Coding.

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Soft Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Service Orientation
  • Team Collaboration

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