What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Coder IV - Nuclear Medicine position at UCLA Health Careers?
Under the manager's direction, the incumbent may function as a Lead Inpatient Coder or perform highly complex coding in areas requiring specialized expertise. As a lead, the incumbent is responsible for daily oversight of the work assignments to ensure optimal workflow and productivity. Responsible for assessing the quality of abstracted data. Acts as a technical and informational resource for the Health Information Coder III level. Provides information on coding question trends, and issues that affect the coder-physician communication process and follow up on queries to physicians to address coding deficiencies. Reconciles discrepancies between coded physician encounter forms and HIM coding and works on denials.
Salary Range: $56.95-$70.81/hourly
Salary : $57 - $71
