Medical Billing Coder

Job Summary 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.

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.

The hourly rate of pay is $38.82, with the ability to earn up to $76.02.

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Required Qualifications * No relevant work experience is required, although a fundamental understanding of coding (CPT and ICD-10) documentation requirements (for both billing and compliance), and the billing submission process is essential.

* One of the following Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) OR Certified Coding Associate (CCA) OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) . * Successfully passed AAPC or AHIMA Coding Exam.

* 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.

* The ability to work Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:30, onsite in Emeryville, California.

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"