Job Abstract

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 - $52.83 Hourly

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 required
• Additional specialty certification a plus, multi-specialty group experience a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of pro fee coding experience is required
• 3 or more years surgical and/or evaluation and management experience preferred
• Experience as Medical Record Abstractor
• Detailed knowledge of Medical Terminology and its application
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
• Working experience with 2021 E&M guidelines preferred
• Knowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations and guidelines for teaching hospital preferred
• Computer proficiency with MS Office
• Superior ability to research coding guidelines and payor policies a must
• Previous Epic or Cerner experience preferred