Coder III - Anesthesia - Remote

Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department supports the organization's mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world - one life at a time. We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients. We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.

Under general supervision, the coder performs in-depth complex daily CPT, HCPC and ICD
10 coding of inpatient, outpatient and clinical charge documents received from physicians for Anesthesiology , Pain Management and Critical Care procedures.

The coder is responsible to accurately interpret notes/diagnoses and to convert them into CPT/HCPC/ICD
10 codes as appropriate in order to fully capture all billable services.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Must have three (3) years of coding experience (Anesthesia coding).
• Strong skills in CPT, ICD-10-CM, & HCPCS professional coding applications.

• Anesthesia, Pain Management and Critical Care Coding experience.
• Toxicology / Wound Care experience.
• CANPC certification.
• Experience with Epic.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $78,175 - $103,105 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $37.44 - $49.38

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role includes experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).