• CCS, CPC, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA with current credential
• AHIMA CCS-P certification is required.
• Several years of experience abstracting and coding using ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical diagnostic and procedure terminology.
• Knowledge of disease processes, anatomy and physiology necessary for assigning accurate codes.
• Ability to follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines in assigning codes to visits and procedures.
• Ability to follow CMS and UCDHS teaching physician guidelines in applying evaluation and management codes.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local government regulations and requirements, which pertain to patient care information.
• Knowledge of third party payor reimbursement requirements and reimbursement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret and communicate professional fee coding information to physicians and other UCDHS staff.
• Abides by the American Health Information Managements Association’s established code of ethical principles to safeguard the public and contribute within the scope of the profession to quality and efficiency in health care, thus promoting ethical conduct.
• Abides by all compliance principles regarding fraud and abuse in the reimbursement environment.

• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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