Payroll Title:
PAT RCDS ABSTRACTOR 3 Department:
FACULTY PRACTICE REVENUE CYCLE Hiring Pay Scale
$37.44 - $46.53 / Hour Worksite:
Remote Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
EX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday
#140825 Pathology Coder III - RemoteFiling Deadline: Mon 8/24/2026 Apply Now
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 08/12/26 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.DESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision performs in depth complex daily CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 review of outpatient codes and charges to resolve coding errors and claim edits. Accurately interpret handwritten and typed notes/diagnoses and convert them into CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
- Must have three (3) years of coding experience (coding of anatomical pathology and lab CPT and DX codes).
- Strong skills in CPT, ICD-10, & HCPCS coding applications.
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 - $97,155 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $37.44 - $46.53
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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