Job Information
UCLA Health Health Info Coder II in Los Angeles, California
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
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
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