University of California San Diego

Health Information Coder 4 - Remote - 140753

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

Qualifications

  • AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS) required.
  • Minimum of 3 years coding experience in an acute care setting.
  • Expertise in inpatient and observation coding.
  • Experience with academic institution coding preferred.
  • Proficient in Epic & 3M 360 CAC systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inpatient coding across various surgical and medical specialties.
  • Ensure accurate assignment of codes for complex cases, including transplants and trauma.
  • Collaborate with clinical staff to clarify documentation and coding nuances.
  • Support quality improvements in coding processes and outcomes.
  • Engage in continuous professional development to keep coding skills current.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity available.
  • Commitment to a diverse and patient-focused work environment.
  • Challenging career opportunities in an innovative setting.
  • Emphasis on quality and collaboration within the team.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
HEALTH INFO CODER 4 Department:
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Hiring Pay Scale
$50.54 - $62.84 / Hour Worksite:
Remote Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday

#140753 Health Information Coder 4 - Remote
Filing Deadline: Thu 8/27/2026
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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 08/18/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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. 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.

Inpatient coding across all surgical and medical specialties including, but not limited to: academic institution coding experience, burns, all transplants, cardiology, pulmonology, neuro, ortho, spine procedures, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • A valid credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS).
  • Demonstrated proficiency in medical coding, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in inpatient and/or observation coding and charging within an acute care setting.
  • Coding experience with inpatient and/or Observation coding and charging.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Demonstrated coding experience with inpatient coding.
  • Proficient skill with computers and computer systems.
  • Epic & 3M 360 CAC.
  • Trauma level I.
  • Academic Facility Coding.
  • Three to five (3 - 5) years coding experience with proven knowledge of inpatient/outpatient/surgery/emergency room records with RHIT/RHIA/CCS credential.
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: $105,528 - $131,210 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $50.54 - $62.84

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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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

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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