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UC Davis Health · 1 day ago

Per Diem Professional Coder (PRA 4)

United States

Part-time

Remote

Mid Level

$59.02/hr - $59.02/hr

UC Davis Health is a healthcare organization committed to improving patient care through efficient management of medical records. The Per Diem Professional Coder is responsible for abstracting medical services and ensuring accurate coding for billing purposes, adhering to compliance regulations and standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Analyze Records and Documents to Determine Nature of Professional Services Rendered

Assign Appropriate CPT, EM, Diagnosis, HCPCS and Modifiers

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Qualification

CCS-P CertificationCPC CertificationICD-10 CodingCPT-4 CodingMedical TerminologyAnatomyPhysiologyRegulatory KnowledgeTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Specialist (CSS), or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certification

Working knowledge and experience abstracting and coding using ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes

Comprehensive knowledge of medical diagnostic and procedure terminology

Knowledge of disease processes, anatomy and physiology necessary for assigning accurate codes

Ability to follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines in assigning codes to visits and procedures

Ability to follow CMS and UCDHS teaching physician guidelines in applying evaluation and management codes

Knowledge of Federal, State and local government regulations and requirements, which pertain to patient care information

Knowledge of third party payor reimbursement requirements and reimbursement methodologies

Ability to interpret and communicate professional fee coding information to physicians and other UCDHS staff

Ability to manage time schedules, deadlines, multiple requests, priorities and maintain productivity

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Problem solving and decision making skills to independently define a problem, identify the resources available, create viable solutions and to take the necessary action

Organizational skills to maintain work area and in progress/pending work /patient lists, in such a way that the information is easily retrievable

Abides by the American Health Information Managements Association's established code of ethical principles to safeguard the public and contribute within the scope of the profession to quality and efficiency in health care, thus promoting ethical conduct

Abides by all compliance principles regarding fraud and abuse in the reimbursement environment

Preferred

Previous abstracting experience in one or more of the following specialties: Pediatrics, ENT, Pain, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Radiology, or Surgical Pathology

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family

Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave

Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources

On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles

Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.