UCLA Health

Emergency Department Charger/Coder

UCLA Health$83K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Health Information Science or Bachelor's in Health Information Management, or relevant coding courses
  • COC, CPC-H, or CCS certification required
  • At least 1 year of emergency department coding experience
  • Proficient in ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCS, and modifier usage
  • Familiar with APC payment methodologies and coding guidelines
  • Ability to train new staff and students
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Code diagnoses and procedures for emergency department cases
  • Utilize coding guidelines and medical terminology knowledge
  • Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for patients accurately
  • Ensure charge assignments using ASAP software within EPIC
  • Abstract all coded data efficiently to meet reporting requirements

Benefits

  • Fully remote work option
  • Monday-Friday schedule with consistent hours
  • Long-term employment opportunity with indefinite duration
  • Training and orientation responsibilities for new staff
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully Remote

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST

Posted Date

05/11/2026

Salary Range: $40.04 - 52.83 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

30325

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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You will be responsible for coding diagnoses and procedures for emergency department cases. This will involve utilizing your knowledge of UCLA, AHA - Coding Clinic, AMA - CPT Assistant guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the pathological basis of diseases. You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department patients while ensuring accurate charge assignments using ASAP software within EPIC (CareConnect). You will abstract all coded data efficiently and accurately, meeting state and national reporting requirements.

Salary Range: $40.04 - $52.83/hourly

Job Qualifications

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We're seeking an independent, detail-oriented, self-directed individual with:
  • Associate degree in Health Information Science, Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, or completion of courses in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding
  • COC, CPC-H, or CCS certification, required
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with emergency department coding/charging
  • Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCS, and modifier usage
  • Working knowledge of APC payment methodologies, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant
  • Ability to train and orient new employees and students
  • Understanding of state and national reporting requirements
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and EPIC (CareConnect) systems

Note: Skills may be subject to test.

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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