What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Info Coder 2 - Remote - 130178 position at UC San Diego Health?
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/03/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 06/12/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.
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 ancillary services and chemotherapy infusion at UCSD Health System. Assigns all applicable APC's for patient accounts and abstracts all coded data into abstracting information system. Responsible for data entry into electronic databases for use in assessing quality of patient care, outcome analysis, and financial management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have coding knowledge or at least 1 year of experience in acute care setting with CPC or RHIT/RHIA/CCS or exam-eligible to test and credential within 6 months of hire.
Successful completion of AHIMA or AAPC accredited Health Information Tech/Mgmnt or Coding program.
Coding experience with outpatient ancillary, infusion clinic records and claim edits.
Proven skill with computers and computer systems.
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.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $81,829 - $101,748 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $39.19 - $48.73
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
Salary : $81,829 - $101,748
