Description
UC San Diego Health
Health Information Coder 4 – Observation – Remote
Hiring Pay Scale: $47.66 - $59.26 / Hour
Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.
DESCRIPTION
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 direction of the Coding manager, and according to established procedures, this position assigns ICD and CPT codes for patients receiving services at UCSD Health System. Assigns all applicable APCs for patient accounts and abstracts all coded data into abstracting information system. Responsible for data entry into electronic databases for use in the assessing quality of patient care, outcome analysis, and financial management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Credential by A.H.I.M.A. with either R.H.I.A., R.H.I.T. or C.C.S.
- Demonstrated proficiency in medical coding, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in inpatient and/or observation coding and charging within an acute care setting with R.H.I.A., R.H.I.T. or C.C.S.
- Coding experience with inpatient and/or Observation coding and charging
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Trauma level I.
- Academic Facility Coding.
- Three to five (3 - 5) years coding experience with proven knowledge of observation coding and charging records with RHIT/RHIA/CCS credential.
- Epic & 3M 360 CAC.
- Must maintain credentials by attending regular education sessions.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
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.
