About this opportunity
University of California - Los Angeles Health lists this Emergency Department Charger/Coder opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description Play a key role within a world-class healthcare organization. Support accurate and efficient coding processes to enhance operational success. Elevate your professional expertise at UCLA Health.
You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for emergency department cases. This will involve utilizing your knowledge of UCLA, AHA - Coding Clinic, AMA - CPT Assistant guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the pathological basis of diseases. You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department patients while ensuring accurate charge assignments using ASAP software within EPIC (CareConnect). You will abstract all coded data efficiently and accurately, meeting state and national reporting requirements.
Salary Range: $42.46 to $56.02/hourly
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 and CPT-4 coding
COC, CPC-H, or CCS certification, required
Minimum of 1 year of experience with emergency department coding/charging
Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCS, and modifier usage
Working knowledge of APC payment methodologies, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant
Ability to train and orient new employees and students
Understanding of state and national reporting requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and EPIC (CareConnect) systems
Note: Skills may be subject to test.
Who can apply
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