Revenue Cycle Billing Analyst
Job Summary The Analyst II Coder, under the direction of the Revenue Manager/Associate Director, provides support in areas of revenue operations related to production coding, auditing, and training for their designated areas. Under general supervision, applies acquired skills as a revenue cycle analyst to perform charge capture and charge flow, PB coding, charge edit reviews, claim edits, RFIs, support setting up new charging practices/units, and reporting.
Gaining expertise to act as a specialist for designated divisions. Manages a diverse range of 1000 - 3500 procedural code set combinations, plus Evaluation and Management services coding. Demonstrates core coding competency and proficiency in moderately complex duties, including Prof Fee and technical coding. Provides analysis to support department revenue cycle management and improve work queue design and management. Provides education and training to physicians and clinical staff on documentation to ensure compliance with coding guidelines. The Analyst II will perform an in-depth review of physician documentation and is responsible for presenting findings along with recommendations to the department on physician education.
Familiar with all applicable billing and coding regulations and effectively communicates these regulations to all levels of faculty, management, and staff. Applies broad knowledge of hospital operations, different payor guidelines, charge capture and work flows, Epic systems, authorizations, and charge trigger to assign codes based on review of clinical charts, evaluate and resolve denial issues, and identify areas of revenue cycle improvement. 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. Impact of revenue cycle work for this unit is felt by Faculty Practice Operations (FPO), as well as UCSF Health Inpatient Facilities. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related area or four years of relevant experience.
- One or more years of revenue cycle professional fee coding experience or equivalent experience/training.
- Must have experience working with professional fee coding, CPT, ICD-10, E/M Documentation Guidelines (1995/1997), CCI edits, Medicare LCDs, state and federal regulations, as well as payor billing requirements.
- Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and concepts of the healthcare revenue cycle. Knowledge of any or all of the following: billing, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third-party reimbursements, and cash management.
- Working knowledge of reporting instruments, metrics, and/or dashboard design.
- Detail-oriented, with demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, set schedules, and complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Proficiency in common database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Demonstrated communications skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to summarize and present reports and presentations.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of workflows and systems.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment with internal staff in a wide variety of business and clinical areas.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- The ability to work in Emeryville, California.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior working knowledge of the EPIC (Apex) system
- Experience working directly with physicians, AHPs, and staff
- Academic medical center experience
License/Certification Required:
- 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 to be evaluated by FPRMO management.
Preferred:
- Advanced Coding Certification(s)
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Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 007590 REVENUE CYCLE HC ANL 2 Job Category Accounting / Finance, Administrative Support, Financial Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Additional Shift Details M-F |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Dec 05, 2025