Join UCSF: Exceptional Benefits, Extraordinary Impact

• Sign-on Bonus Eligible

• 14 Paid Holidays in addition to Vacation/PTO and Sick Time

• Comprehensive Health and Welfare: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance

• Robust Retirement Options: Employer Contributions and Supplemental Plans

• Home and Family : Adoption assistance, Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, and more!

• Remote Work

• UCSF Pride Values

The Health Information Coder III is a senior-level inpatient coder with an advance knowledge and skill set to utilize the ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS classification systems. The skill set extends to advanced knowledge and comprehension of code sequences into Diagnoses-Related Groups. Cases are coded to comply with the official guidelines for coding and reporting, practice standards, and code of ethics for HIMS coders. Cases are abstracted according to UCSF Health policies and procedures. The focus of coding and abstracting is on a range of all primary hospital services.

The employee will work eight (8) hours per day, excluding meal periods, on five (5) consecutive days within a workweek. The workweek schedule is set between the employee and the manager and may be scheduled to start any day of the week based on manager approval.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Retrieve and analyze comprehensive medical records and information systems for appropriate documentation and follow-up as appropriate.
2. Evaluate full episode of care of clinical data for inpatient cases and assign appropriate codes using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS classification systems. Includes assessment of the condition and diagnosis to conclude the coding of clinical data and DRG assignment. Meet external requirements for HCAI, HCFA, The Joint Commission, NCQA, and payor data requirements.
3. Accurately input codes and abstract data into the current coding databases.
4. Participate in coding audits and coding educational sessions, and provide feedback and training.
5. Meet or exceed department production standards for the DRG coding level.
6. Meet or exceed department quality standards for the DRG coding level.
7. Maintain knowledge of current medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy & physiology, and current DRG coding guidelines.
8. Follow up and clarify physician documentation (dictation and clinical notes).
9. Report to a lead or manager.
10. Interact with internal and external UCSF Health staff and customers.
11. Satisfactory time and attendance

*Sign-on Bonus eligibility - Candidate cannot be a current UC employee. The candidate cannot have been employed by the University during the 12 months before the proposed rehire date. Candidate position classification cannot be Senior Management Group (SMG). Candidate must meet any additional UC location eligibility requirements.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $60.26 - $75.12 (Hourly Rate).

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