Professional Fee Coder - Analyst II (part-time / per diem)

Job Description Professional Fee Coder – Analyst II, under the direction of their Revenue Manager and Associate Director, will provide support in areas of revenue operations related to coding, auditing, and training for their designated areas. Responsibilities include providing education and training to physicians and clinical staff on documentation to ensure compliance with coding guidelines, performing in‑depth reviews of physician documentation, presenting findings and recommendations to the department, assigning codes based on clinical chart reviews, resolving coding issues from denials, and identifying areas for improvement. Responsibilities Provide education and training to physicians and clinical staff on documentation to ensure compliance with coding guidelines. Perform in‑depth reviews of physician documentation. Present findings and recommendations to the department on physician education. Assign codes based on review of clinical charts. Resolve coding issues based on denials. Identify areas of improvement. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related area and one or more years of coding experience/training. Must be a Certified Professional Coder in good standing with AAPC or AHIMA, and maintain yearly credits. Must have experience working with CPT, ICD‑10, E/M Documentation Guidelines (1995/1997), CCI edits, Medicare LCDs, state and federal regulations, and payor billing requirements. Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and concepts of the healthcare revenue cycle. Knowledge of billing, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third‑party reimbursements, and cash management. Working knowledge of reporting instruments, metrics, and/or dashboard design. Detail‑oriented, with demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, set schedules, and complete projects timely and cost‑effectively. Proficiency in a common database, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Demonstrated communications skills, ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information clearly and concisely; ability to summarize and present reports and presentations. Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, ability to evaluate the effectiveness of workflows and systems. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with internal staff in a wide variety of business and clinical areas. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Preferences Prior working knowledge of the EPIC (Apex) system. Advanced Coding Certification(s). Experience working directly with physicians, AHPs, and staff. Academic medical center experience. Work Authorization Notice: We do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the need for current or future sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCSF Health