Job Description

Description 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: $38.13 - $50.31/hourly Qualifications 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 + 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 UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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