University of California , San Francisco
United States
Job Description Location: Fully Remote Employment Duration: 3 months Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift Pay Range: $53.12-$66.18/hour Patient Records Abstractor fulfills a role as a Medical Coder for UCSF's physician practices. They review patient records, discharge summaries, operative reports, and other clinical documentation to assign standardized codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services. They apply national and international coding classifications to ensure records reflect the care delivered, supporting accurate reimbursement and reliable clinical data. They have knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). The role operates within a healthcare records or billing team and requires close liaison with clinicians, clinical coders, and administrative staff to resolve documentation queries. Coders must maintain...