Medical Billing Coder

Job Summary
This position requires one to work on-site Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:30, in Emeryville, CA

Under the direction of the Associate Director/Revenue Manager, the Medical Billing Coder aka Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst will be responsible for front-end billing functions from procedural & diagnosis coding and charge entry to contacting physicians for documentation tracking and updating. Working under direct supervision the incumbent acquires knowledge of revenue cycle coding practices and concepts. Developing proficiency to manage 500 - 1000 code combinations to include Evaluation and Management Services as well as simple to moderately complex testing and procedural code services.

The Medical Billing Coder will work to acquire and master all entry-level coding functions including assigning appropriate CPT and Dx codes, associated modifiers, appropriate NCCI edits, resolving coding edits and RFIs as well as basic entry-level revenue cycle duties. Other duties may include assisting other Departments as needed/assigned.

As a Medical Billing Coder, one must be flexible and adept at juggling multiple tasks with competing priorities. Duties include researching billing/coding questions, working the billing work queues with various billing staff, training and auditing front and back-end billing processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Join the UCSF Team - We offer exceptional benefits and a competitive compensation package:
•Sign-on Bonus Eligible*
•14 Annual Paid Company Holidays, in addition to Paid Time Off and Extended 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!
•UCSF Pride Values

*For all external new hires who have not worked for a UC in the last 12 months, we are offering a sign-on bonus. The bonus is payable after 30 days of continuous employment.

Compensation:

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 hourly rate of pay is $36.09, with the ability to earn up to $73.66. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Faculty Practice Management Operations supports the Revenue Cycle functions for charge capture, coding, charge edits, authorizations, and RFI resolution supporting over 14 clinical departments and 50 clinical programs. Charge generation for the unit is roughly $2.8 billion dollars supporting both Faculty Practice Operations as well as the Adult, Children’s, and Cancer Services. The impact of revenue cycle work for this unit is felt by Faculty Practice Operations (FPO), as well as UCSF Health Inpatient Facilities.

Required Qualifications

• A fundamental understanding of coding (CPT and ICD-10) documentation requirements (for both billing and compliance), and the billing submission process.
• Must be able to pass all classes related to the UCSF Medical Center’s computer systems as well as related UCSF coding and billing applications. May include off-site billing systems from partner hospitals
• Detail-oriented, with organizational skills and the ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments consistently on schedule.
• Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Basic communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present clinical financial information clearly and concisely.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn to evaluate workflows and systems.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with internal staff in a wide variety of business and clinical areas.
• Must have the ability to work onsite in our Emeryville office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Six (6) or more months of related work experience & training
• Prior clinical experience
• Revenue cycle, finance, or accounting experience
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented and have experience working with large data
• Have great problem-solving skills, independent, and have a “can-do attitude”

License/Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or licensure equivalent (successfully passed AAPC or AHIMA Coding Exam) to be evaluated by FPRMO management.

About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.