Health Information Coder III – Health Information – F/T Days

Updated: Jan 28, 2024
Location: Anaheim
Job Type:
Department: Health Information

UC Title: HEALTH INFO CODER 3

Position Number: 41059021

Reports to: Manager, Coding

Working Title: Coding Consultant

Cost Center: Health Information (428701) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 1/17/2024

Job Code: 004733

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

 

 

Position Summary: 

The Specialty Coder III performs abstracting and coding, using ICD-10 CM and CPT, on all IR,/Vascular accounts or Radiation Oncology accounts at UCI Medical Center in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines. Incumbent will be responsible for Hospital and Professional coding on certain encounters. Accounts are coded utilizing the 3M encoder and the Epic computer system for coding and data entry. Specialty Coder III will communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process. Additional duties include preparing and compiling daily, weekly and monthly production reports, participating in departmental PI projects and performing related duties as assigned to meet operational needs.

 

 

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

 

Salary Range: 

 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $44.42                  Midpoint              $51.53               Maximum $58.63

 

Required Qualifications:

 

 

Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge of ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPC and Modifiers coding conventions

Credentialed as CCS or CPC and CIRCC for IR/Vascular or ROCC for Radiation Oncology with at least 5 year’s experience in this area

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology

 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Coding and billing experience in an academic setting

Professional and Hospital Coding experience

 

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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