Description

　　Play a key role with a world-class health organization. Help ensure the operational efficiency of a complex health system. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.

　　You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases. This will involve using your knowledge of UCLA, AHA - Coding Clinic, and AMA - CPT Assistant guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathological basis of disease, documented treatment, and procedures. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients receiving our services while correctly assigning DRGs for all patients to assure accurate reimbursement and the highest quality data possible. You will abstract all coded data in a timely and accurate manner into the abstracting system.

　　Salary Range: $55.29/hourly - $68.75/hourly

　　Note: This posted position is 1 of 2 positions available for hire. All applicants will apply through this requisition and if selected will be hired into one of the available positions.Qualifications

　　We're seeking an independent, detail-oriented, self-directed individual with:

　　Associate degree in health information science, Bachelor's degree in health information management, or completion of courses in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding

　　CCS certification, required

　　RHIA or RHIT, highly desired

　　Three or more years of experience with surgical procedural and ambulatory care coding, preferred

　　Five or more years of experience as an Inpatient Coder, preferably at an academic medical center

　　Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4/HCPCS and modifier usage

　　Knowledge of APC payment methodologies, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant

　　Ability to orient and train new employees and students

　　Understanding of all state and national reporting requirements

　　Strong communication, interpersonal, and prioritizing skills

　　Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and 3M 360 Encompass software

　　Note: Skills may be subject to test.

　　UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 260 community clinics throughout Southern California, as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.

　　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.