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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Director / Revenue Manager, the Medical Billing Coder aka Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst will be responsible for front-end billing functions from procedural & diagnosis coding and charge entry to contacting physicians for documentation tracking and updating. Working under direct supervision the incumbent acquires knowledge of revenue cycle coding practices and concepts. Developing proficiency to manage 500 - 1000 code combinations to include Evaluation and Management Services as well as simple to moderately complex testing and procedural code services.

FPO - Revenue Management

Full Time

85300BR

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Director / Revenue Manager, the Medical Billing Coder aka Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst will be responsible for front-end billing functions from procedural & diagnosis coding and charge entry to contacting physicians for documentation tracking and updating. Working under direct supervision the incumbent acquires knowledge of revenue cycle coding practices and concepts. Developing proficiency to manage 500 - 1000 code combinations to include Evaluation and Management Services as well as simple to moderately complex testing and procedural code services.

The Medical Billing Coder will work to acquire and master all entry-level coding functions including assigning appropriate CPT and Dx codes, associated modifiers, appropriate NCCI edits, resolving coding edits and RFIs as well as basic entry-level revenue cycle duties. Other duties may include assisting other Departments as needed / assigned.

As a Medical Billing Coder, one must be flexible and adept at juggling multiple tasks with competing priorities. Duties include researching billing / coding questions, working the billing work queues with various billing staff, training and auditing front and back-end billing processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Join the UCSF Team - We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package :

• Sign-on Bonus - Eligibility : All external new hires who have not worked for a UC in the last 12 months, we are offering a sign-on bonus. The bonus is payable after 30 days of continuous employment.
• 14 Annual Paid Company Holidays, in addition to Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Time
• Comprehensive Health and Welfare : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance & Life Insurance
• Robust Retirement Options : Employer Contributions and Supplemental Plans
• Home and Family : Adoption Assistance, Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance and more!
• UCSF Pride Values

Compensation : Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. The hourly rate of pay is $37.61, with the ability to earn up to $73.66. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit : .html

Please Note : In the near future, this position may transition to a union-represented opportunity, where the rate of pay and benefits may change.

Department Description

Faculty Practice Management Operations supports the Revenue Cycle functions for charge capture, coding, charge edits, authorizations, and RFI resolution, supporting over 14 clinical departments and 50 clinical programs. Charge generation for the unit is roughly $2.8 billion, supporting both Faculty Practice Operations as well as the Adult, Childrens, and Cancer Services. The impact of revenue cycle work for this unit is felt by Faculty Practice Operations (FPO), as well as UCSF Health Inpatient Facilities.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

One Of The Following Certificates

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining whats possible for the patients we serve a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

007591 REVENUE CYCLE HC ANL 1

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Financial

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Emeryville, CA

Campus

Emeryville

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Higher Education

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