UCI Health is a large academic health system serving Orange County and surrounding regions through hospitals, ambulatory centers, cancer care, trauma services, and medical education.

The Health Information Coder II performs abstracting and coding for outpatient visits at UCI Medical Center, including emergency department, ambulatory surgery, and clinic encounters. The role uses ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, along with the 3M encoder and SMS/Invision systems, and includes production reporting, participation in departmental improvement projects, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

Successful completion of a 12-month AHIMA-approved coding certificate program
Minimum of 2 years of acute hospital coding experience
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology
Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
Credentialed as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work independently and self-start
Ability to maintain an appropriate work pace and manage workload
Ability to build effective working relationships across the health system
Customer service skills appropriate to the role

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Sick and vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Discounts and perks