Description
Take on a significant role within a world-class health organization. Elevate the operational effectiveness of a complex health system. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
As a Health Information Coder for our Medical Group, you will handle a variety of vital responsibilities, including :
- Reviewing physicians' notes to determine if documentation requirements are met
- Extrapolating and Applying surgical codes as applicable across anatomical subsections for general coding in work queues.
- Analyzing medical documentation to assess accuracy
- Entering charges in EPIC
- Identifying and reporting any potential compliance risks
Salary Range : $40.04-$52.83Hourly
Qualifications
We're seeking a self-directed, detail-oriented professional with :
Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification, must have been certified a minimum of 2 years requiredAdditional specialty certification a plus, multi-specialty group experience a plusMinimum of 2 years of pro fee coding experience is required3 or more years surgical and / or evaluation and management experience preferredExperience as Medical Record AbstractorDetailed knowledge of Medical Terminology and its applicationDetailed knowledge and understanding of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systemsWorking experience with 2021 E&M guidelines preferredKnowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations and guidelines for teaching hospital preferredComputer proficiency with MS OfficeSuperior ability to research coding guidelines and payor policies a mustPrevious Epic or Cerner experience preferredNote : Skills may be subject to test.