Payment ID – Hybrid/Remote – 119627

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/26/22 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/31/22. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Greenwich Drive and remote.

UC San Diego Health’s Revenue Cycle department supports the organization’s mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world – one life at a time. We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients. We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.

The Payment ID position is responsible for the full range of insurance and self-pay accounts and department credit balances. Responds to billing inquiries from patients, insurance companies and departments. Identifies and resolves issues regarding account adjustments, re-billing insurance, and/or collecting from patients as appropriate.

• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience preferred in a hospital setting or medical insurance.

• Knowledge of medical insurance and State and Federal rules and regulations related to billing Insurance Claims.

• Extensive knowledge in Insurance claims appeals, and range of knowledge in ICD?9, CPT, HCPCS coding principles. Knowledge in self pay collections.

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

• WPM: 30. 10-Key by touch. Proficiency with MS Windows Applications: Excel and Word.

• Payment posting experience and PLB knowledge.
• CPT & ICD9 Medical Coding Knowledge, EPIC System and MS Outlook.

• 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.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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