Health Information Coder 1 (Sign on Bonus eligible)

***New Hires are eligible for a Sign-On Bonus***

JOB SUMMARY

The Health Information Coder I is an entry level coder with a basic knowledge and skill set to utilize ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems to code across various healthcare settings, including outpatient, emergency department, and ancillary services.  This role ensures coding accuracy, compliance with regulatory guidelines, and adherence to UCSF policies, supporting proper reimbursement and revenue cycle integrity.  The Coder I collaborates with healthcare providers, revenue cycle teams, and compliance departments to resolve documentation issues and maintain high standards of coding performance. 

The employee will work eight (8) hours per day, excluding meal periods, on five (5) consecutive days within a workweek. The workweek schedule is set between the employee and the manager and may be scheduled to start any day of the week based on manager approval.

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW

UCSF’s Health Information Management department maintains health records for all inpatient, outpatient, and same-day surgery services. These records are protected under HIPPA and California state law, ensuring privacy and confidentiality. The coding department at UCSF is responsible for translating detailed clinical documentation, such as diagnoses, procedures, and services into standardized alphanumeric codes that can be understood by all parts of the healthcare system.  Its main purpose is to ensure accurate communication, billing, compliance, and data use across hospitals, clinics, insurers, and public health agencies.

***Note: We are offering a new hire sign-on bonus of $2,000.  All external new hires who have not worked for a UC in the last 12 months are eligible. The bonus is payable after 30 days of continuous employment.