Health Information Coder 1 (Sign on Bonus eligible)
About The Position
The Health Information Coder I is an entry level coder with a basic knowledge and skill set to utilize ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems to code across various healthcare settings, including outpatient, emergency department, and ancillary services. This role ensures coding accuracy, compliance with regulatory guidelines, and adherence to UCSF policies, supporting proper reimbursement and revenue cycle integrity. The Coder I collaborates with healthcare providers, revenue cycle teams, and compliance departments to resolve documentation issues and maintain high standards of coding performance. The employee will work eight (8) hours per day, excluding meal periods, on five (5) consecutive days within a workweek. The workweek schedule is set between the employee and the manager and may be scheduled to start any day of the week based on manager approval.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge and skill set in ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems.
Responsibilities
- Utilize ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems to code across various healthcare settings, including outpatient, emergency department, and ancillary services.
- Ensure coding accuracy, compliance with regulatory guidelines, and adherence to UCSF policies.
- Support proper reimbursement and revenue cycle integrity.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, revenue cycle teams, and compliance departments to resolve documentation issues.
- Maintain high standards of coding performance.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for eligible new hires.
- Compensation and benefits information available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
