Health Information Coder II - Health Information - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is seeking a Health Information Coder II to perform abstracting and coding using ICD-9 CM and CPT on all outpatient visits, including ED, Ambulatory Surgery, and clinic visits, at UCI Medical Center. The role utilizes the 3M encoder and SMS/Invision computer systems for coding and data entry. Responsibilities also include preparing production reports, participating in departmental PI projects, and performing related duties as assigned to meet operational needs. This is a full-time position with day shifts.

Requirements

Successful completion of a twelve (12)-month AHIMA approved coding certificate program.
Skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the job duties.
Skill to effectively assign codes.
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital coding experience.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology.
Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Credentialed as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H.
Ability to work independently and be a self starter.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Responsibilities

Performs abstracting and coding using ICD-9 CM and CPT on all outpatient visits (including ED, Ambulatory Surgery and clinic visits) at UCI Medical Center.
Utilizes the 3M encoder and SMS/Invision computer systems for coding and data entry.
Prepares and compiles daily, weekly and monthly production reports.
Participates in departmental PI projects.
Performs related duties as assigned to meet operational needs.