Health Information Coder III - Health Information - F/T, Days


Updated: Nov 17, 2023
Location: Anaheim
Job Type:
Department: Health Information

UC Title: HEALTH INFO CODER 3

Position Number: 40843712

Reports to: Manager, Coding

Working Title: Health Information Coder III

Cost Center: Health Information (428701)

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 9/20/2021

Job Code: 004733

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Coding, the Coder III performs abstracting and coding using ICD 10 CM and ICD 10 PCS on all inpatient visits at UCI Medical Center. The purpose of this position is to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. Accounts are coded utilizing Using Epic and 3m360 computer systems for coding and data entry. Additional duties include preparing and compiling daily, weekly and monthly production reports, participating in departmental PI projects, and performing related duties as assigned to meet operational needs

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Hourly Rate Minimum $44.42 Midpoint $51.53 Maximum $58.63

Required Qualifications:

Credentialed as CCS

User level experience using personal computers, particularly with encoding, abstracting and prospective payment grouper systems

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in the department and across the Health System

Skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the job duties

Skill to effectively assign codes

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology

Ability to work independently and be a self starter

Preferred Qualifications:

RHIT or RHIA

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to Work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.



To apply, visit https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/jobs/13608868-health-information-coder-iii-health-information-f-slash-t-days





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