Payroll Title:
HEALTH INFO CODER 1 Department:
FACULTY PRACTICE REVENUE CYCLE Hiring Pay Scale
$41.44 - $57.11 / Hour Worksite:
Remote Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
3 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
#141041 Health Information Coder I/III - RemoteFiling Deadline: Tue 9/8/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONUC 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 and surgical services at UCSD Health System. Assigns all applicable APC's for patient accounts as well as CPTs for professional records necessary for compliant billing; 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.
Depending on experience and licensure of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Health Information Coder level I or level III.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Successful completion of AHIMA or AAPC accredited Health Information Tech/Management or Coding program. Must maintain credentials by attending regular education sessions.
- Must have completed AHIMA or AAPC accredited coding program and have successfully obtained a CPC, RHIT or RHIA certification.
- At least 3 years professional surgical case coding experience and 6-months of experience coding outpatient ancillary/surgical records. Proven skill with computers and computer systems.
- Coding of professional surgical cases within at least one specialty and experience coding facility outpatient ancillary and surgical records.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of surgical case coding experience with both professional and outpatient surgical records, with knowledge of multiple specialties. Specialty specific Physician certification(s) a plus.
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.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $86,527 - $107,657 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $41.44 - $51.56
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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