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Posted: 06-Dec-22
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 120414
Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.
This position will remain open until filled.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12/7/22 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/19/22. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Placement within the salary range is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
DESCRIPTION
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 supervision performs in depth complex daily CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 review of inpatient, outpatient, and surgical codes and charges to resolve coding errors and claim edits. Accurately interpret operative notes and diagnoses and convert them into CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes. Queries surgeons directly for documentation clarification and improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
Must have a minimum of three years of comparable coding experience, including surgical abstraction from operative notes in Otolaryngology.
Strong skills in CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 and HCPC coding applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EPIC experience.
3M experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act Full Salary Range: $66,169 - $82,246 Annually
The University of California, San Diego is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Expected Pay Scale. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).