Professional Fee Coder - Medical Billing Coder / $2,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus*
Updated: June 07
Emeryville
Emeryville, CA
88.7
0mi
Job Abstract
Under the direction of the Associate Director/ Revenue Manager, the Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst will be responsible for front-end billing functions from procedural & diagnosis coding and charge entry to contacting physicians for documentation tracking and updating. Working under direct supervision the incumbent acquires knowledge of revenue cycle coding practices and concepts. Developing proficiency to manage 500 - 1000 code combinations to include Evaluation and Management Se... more details
Under the direction of the Associate Director/Revenue Manager, the Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst will be responsible for front-end billing functions from procedural & diagnosis coding and charge entry to contacting physicians for documentation tracking and updating. Working under direct supervision the incumbent acquires knowledge of revenue cycle coding practices and concepts. Developing proficiency to manage 500 - 1000 code combinations to include Evaluation and Management Services as well as simple to moderately complex testing and procedural code services.
The Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst will work to acquire and master all entry-level coding functions including assigning appropriate CPT and Dx codes, associated modifiers, appropriate NCCI edits, resolving coding edits and RFIs as well as basic entry-level revenue cycle duties. Other duties may include assisting other Departments as needed/assigned.
As a Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst, one must be flexible and adept at juggling multiple tasks with competing priorities. Duties include researching billing/coding questions, working the billing work queues with various billing staff, training and auditing front and back-end billing processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Note: We are offering a $2,000 new hire sign-on bonus for all external non-UC hires or to those who are no longer employed by a UC for 12 months or longer.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $60,300 - $90,400 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Six (6) or more months of related work experience & training
Prior clinical experience
Revenue cycle, finance, or accounting experience
Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented and have experience working with large data
Have great problem-solving skills, independent, and have a “can-do attitude”
A fundamental understanding of coding (CPT and ICD-10) documentation requirements (for both billing and compliance), and the billing submission process.
Must be able to pass all classes related to the UCSF Medical Center’s computer systems as well as related UCSF coding and billing applications. May include off-site billing systems from partner hospitals
Detail-oriented, with organizational skills and the ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments consistently on schedule.
Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Basic communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present clinical financial information clearly and concisely.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn to evaluate workflows and systems.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with internal staff in a wide variety of business and clinical areas.
Must have the ability to work onsite in our Emeryville office.
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