Health Info Coder II - Cardiology Medicine

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

Salary Range : $40.04 - $52.83 Hourly

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

Experienced in Cardiology coding required, including echo's, ECG, and office-based procedures.

Minimum of 2 years of pro fee coding experience - 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

Note : Skills subject to test.