University of California San Diego

Coder III - Anesthesia - Remote - 141254

US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
  • Minimum three years coding experience focused on Anesthesia
  • Strong knowledge in CPT, ICD-10-CM, & HCPCS coding applications

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed daily coding for inpatient and outpatient Anesthesiology, Pain Management, and Critical Care services
  • Interpret clinical notes and diagnoses to apply correct coding
  • Ensure accurate conversion of clinical documentation into billable codes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work remotely
  • Comprehensive benefits provided by the University of California
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
PAT RCDS ABSTRACTOR 3 Department:
FACULTY PRACTICE REVENUE CYCLE Hiring Pay Scale
$37.44 - $49.38 / Hour Worksite:
Remote Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday

#141254 Coder III - Anesthesia - Remote
Filing Deadline: Tue 9/29/2026
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Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, the coder performs in-depth complex daily CPT, HCPC and ICD10 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/ICD10 codes as appropriate in order to fully capture all billable services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Anesthesia, Pain Management and Critical Care Coding experience.
  • Toxicology / Wound Care experience.
  • CANPC certification.
  • Experience with Epic.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • 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.
Pay Transparency Act

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 include 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).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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