HIM Coder I (SP) - Remote
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Under general direction of the Coding Manager and according to established procedures, this position assigns ICD and CPT codes for patients receiving ancillary and surgical services at UCSD Health System. The applicant will be handling all aspects of Interventional Radiology coding, and will include all other radiology modalities at times, including resolving edits. The applicant needs a thorough knowledge of the processes and rules surrounding interventional radiology CPT codes, as well as have the required certification CIRCC. This role performs Single Path Coding within EPIC, requiring knowledge of both the professional as well as a portion of the facility coding.
Qualifications
Must have completed AHIMA or AAPC accredited coding program and have successfully obtained a CPC, RHIT or RHIA certification. Must maintain credentials by attending regular education sessions. At least 3 years professional surgical case coding experience and 6-months of experience coding outpatient ancillary/surgical records. Proven skill with computers and computer systems. Coding of professional surgical cases within at least one specialty and experience coding facility outpatient ancillary and surgical records.