HIM Specialty ROCC Coder - Health Information - FT Days

Position Summary The Specialty ROCC Coder III performs abstracting and coding using ICD-10‑CM and CPT on all IR/Vascular and Radiation Oncology accounts at UCI Medical Center in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for Hospital and Professional coding on certain encounters, uses the 3M encoder and the Epic computer system for coding and data entry, communicates with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process, and prepares and compiles daily, weekly and monthly production reports. The coder also participates in departmental PI projects and performs related duties as assigned to meet operational needs. Required Qualifications Successful completion of a twelve‑month AHIMA approved coding certificate program. Skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the job duties. Skill to effectively assign codes. Must be customer‑service oriented and possess excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital coding experience. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology. Knowledge of ICD‑10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Credentialed as ROCC, CCS, CCS‑P, CPC, or CPC‑H. Ability to work independently and be a self‑starter. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms. EEO and Accommodation Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California Irvine Health