University of California San Diego

Health Info Coder 2 - Remote - 140748

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

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of acute care coding experience, CPC or RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • Completion of an accredited Health Information Management or Coding program.
  • AHIMA or AAPC certification is mandatory, with relevant credentials listed.
  • Experience in coding outpatient ancillary services and infusion clinic records.
  • Proficient in computer systems and data entry.
  • Commitment to maintaining credentials through continuing education.

Responsibilities

  • Assign ICD and CPT codes for patients receiving ancillary services and chemotherapy infusion.
  • Abstract coded data into information systems for patient care assessment.
  • Enter data into electronic databases to support quality analysis and financial management.
  • Collaborate with the coding manager to ensure accuracy and compliance in coding processes.
  • Ensure all applicable APCs are assigned for patient accounts.
  • Perform ongoing assessments of coding accuracy in accordance with established procedures.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility allowing for a better work-life balance.
  • Supportive and patient-focused team environment promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Engagement with innovative processes in a fast-paced work setting.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
HEALTH INFO CODER 2 Department:
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Hiring Pay Scale
$43.64 - $54.27 / Hour Worksite:
Remote Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday

#140748 Health Info Coder 2 - Remote
Filing Deadline: Mon 8/31/2026
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Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department supports the organization's mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world - one life at a time. We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients. We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.

Under general direction of the Coding Manager and according to established procedures, this position assigns ICD and CPT codes for patients receiving ancillary services and chemotherapy infusion at UCSD Health System. Assigns all applicable APC's for patient accounts and abstracts all coded data into abstracting information system. Responsible for data entry into electronic databases for use in assessing quality of patient care, outcome analysis, and financial management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have coding knowledge or at least 1 year of experience in acute care setting with CPC or RHIT/RHIA/CCS or exam-eligible to test and credential within 6 months of hire.
  • Successful completion of AHIMA or AAPC accredited Health Information Tech/Mgmnt or Coding program.
  • Base credential by AHIMA with either RHIA/RHIT or by AAPC with a CPC. AHIMA CCS credential.
  • Coding experience with outpatient ancillary, infusion clinic records and claim edits.
  • Must maintain credentials by attending regular education sessions.
  • Proven skill with computers and computer systems.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 1 year experience Chemotherapy coding experience to include injection and infusion charging.
  • 3M 360 CAC
  • Epic experience
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays if necessary.
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time and able to utilize computer skills.
  • 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: $91,120 - $113,316 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $43.64 - $54.27

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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