FPO - Revenue Management

Full Time

75198BR

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Director/Revenue Manager, the Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst will be responsible for front-end billing functions from procedural & diagnosis coding and charge entry to contacting physicians for documentation tracking and updating. Working under direct supervision the incumbent acquires knowledge of revenue cycle coding practices and concepts. Developing proficiency to manage 500 - 1000 code combinations to include Evaluation and Management Services as well as simple to moderately complex testing and procedural code services.

The Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst will work to acquire and master all entry-level coding functions including assigning appropriate CPT and Dx codes, associated modifiers, appropriate NCCI edits, resolving coding edits and RFIs as well as basic entry-level revenue cycle duties. Other duties may include assisting other Departments as needed/assigned.

The Professional Fee Coder - Revenue Cycle Analyst must be flexible and adept at juggling multiple tasks with competing priorities. Duties include researching billing/coding questions, working the billing work queues with various billing staff, training and auditing front and back-end billing processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

*Note: We are offering a $2,000 new hire sign-on bonus to all external non-UC hires or UC Hires that have not worked at a UC location in the last 12 months!

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Department Description

Faculty Practice Management Operations supports the Revenue Cycle functions for charge capture, coding, charge edits, authorizations, and RFI resolution supporting over 14 clinical departments and 50 clinical programs. Charge generation for the unit is roughly $2.8 billion dollars supporting both Faculty Practice Operations as well as the Adult, Children's, and Cancer Services. The impact of revenue cycle work for this unit is felt by Faculty Practice Operations (FPO), as well as UCSF Health Inpatient Facilities.

Required Qualifications

• A fundamental understanding of coding (CPT and ICD-10) documentation requirements (for both billing and compliance), and the billing submission process.
• Must be able to pass all classes related to the UCSF Medical Center's computer systems as well as related UCSF coding and billing applications. May include off-site billing systems from partner hospitals
• Detail-oriented, with organizational skills and the ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments consistently on schedule.
• Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Basic communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present clinical financial information clearly and concisely.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn to evaluate workflows and systems.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with internal staff in a wide variety of business and clinical areas.
• Must have the ability to work onsite in our Emeryville office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Six or more months or more of related work experience & training
• Prior clinical experience
• Revenue cycle, finance, or accounting experience
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented and have experience working with large data
• Have great problem-solving skills, independent, and have a "can-do attitude"

License/Certification

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or licensure equivalent (successfully passed AAPC or AHIMA Coding Exam) to be evaluated by FPRMO management.

About UCSF

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Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

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Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

007591 REVENUE CYCLE HC ANL 1

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Support Services

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Emeryville, CA

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday