Emergency Department Charger/coder

UCLA Health

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Base: $40.04 - $52.83 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Emergency department coding experience
Icd-10-cm and cpt-4 proficiency
Epic careconnect system usage
This role supports accurate and efficient coding processes to enhance operational success within a world-class healthcare organization

Job Summary

  • This role supports accurate and efficient coding processes to enhance operational success within a world-class healthcare organization.
  • The incumbent will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department patients while ensuring accurate charge assignments using ASAP software within EPIC.
  • Candidates must possess specific certifications such as COC, CPC-H, or CCS and have at least one year of emergency department coding experience.

Matching Summary

This role supports accurate and efficient coding processes to enhance operational success within a world-class healthcare organization.

Salary

Base: $40.04 - $52.83 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Emergency department coding experience
  • ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 proficiency
  • EPIC CareConnect system usage
  • AHA Coding Clinic knowledge
  • APC payment methodology understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to train new employees
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail-oriented self-directed work style

Key Requirements

  • Associate degree in Health Information Science or Bachelor's in HIM
  • Required COC, CPC-H, or CCS certification
  • Minimum 1 year of emergency department coding/charging experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EPIC systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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