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 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.

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• 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.