Inpatient Coder - Per Diem

UCLA Health

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Base: $59.80 - $74.35 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Icd-10-cm/pcs coding proficiency
Cpt/hcpcs code assignment skills
Drg assignment accuracy
You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases while ensuring accurate reimbursement

Job Summary

  • You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases while ensuring accurate reimbursement.
  • The role requires assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to assure the highest quality data possible.
  • UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system offering a challenging career with exceptional patient care.

Matching Summary

You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for assigned cases while ensuring accurate reimbursement.

Salary

Base: $59.80 - $74.35 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD-10-CM/PCS coding proficiency
  • CPT/HCPCS code assignment skills
  • DRG assignment accuracy
  • AHA Coding Clinic knowledge
  • 3M 360 Encompass software usage

Nice-to-have

  • Surgical procedural coding experience
  • Ambulatory care coding background
  • Academic medical center experience
  • Ability to train new employees
  • Strong communication and prioritizing skills

Key Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in health information science or management
  • CCS certification required; RHIA or RHIT highly desired
  • Five or more years of experience as an Inpatient Coder
  • Three or more years of surgical procedural and ambulatory care coding preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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