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University of California - Los Angeles Health

Simple Visit Coding Analyst

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What they do

A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.

$69,918 / year median in California

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Simple Visit Coding Analyst University of California - Los Angeles Health United States, California, Los Angeles Sep 03, 2026 Description Medical Coding Support accurate outpatient coding, billing, reimbursement,

and regulatory compliance through the review and coding of Epic Simple Visit

Coding encounters. As the Epic Simple Visit Coding Analyst 2, you will review charges

from their origin, clinical documentation, ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS codes to

support accurate charge capture and medical necessity documentation, help

resolve routine coding and documentation inconsistencies. This role works

closely with physicians, clinical departments, and the revenue cycle team to

promote coding accuracy, data integrity, and compliant reimbursement practices. In this role, you will:

  • Review Epic Simple Visit Coding outpatient encounters and supporting clinical
    documentation and assign appropriate
ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS

codes in accordance

with established coding guidelines and payer requirements.

  • Ensure coded data accurately reflects services rendered and supports
    compliant billing practices.
  • Apply medical necessity requirements, LCDs, NCDs, payer policies, and other
    established coding requirements during code assignment.
  • Identify documentation deficiencies, follow established query procedures,
    participate in coding audits and quality reviews, and assist with routine
    coding edits and claim-related coding issues.
  • Communicate with physicians, clinical staff, operational departments, and
    revenue cycle teams to resolve routine documentation and coding questions and
    support coding accuracy and reimbursement.
  • Maintain current knowledge of coding regulations, reimbursement requirements,
    and payer policies while participating in continuing education, departmental
    training, and Epic coding workflow testing and validation activities.
Salary Range:

$42.46 to $56.02 hourly Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare
    Administration, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an
    equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One or more years of experience in hospital coding, revenue cycle operations,
    coding analytics, charge capture, or a closely related healthcare revenue cycle
    function.
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification within six months of hire.
  • Knowledge of
ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS

coding systems.

  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of outpatient hospital coding guidelines and reimbursement
    principles.
  • Knowledge of LCDs, NCDs, and payer policies.
  • Ability to accurately review and abstract information from medical records
    and identify documentation deficiencies and coding discrepancies.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to
    maintain coding quality and productivity standards.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Epic or similar electronic health record systems. Preferred
  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification.
  • CHDA (Certified Health Data Analyst) certification.
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health
    Information Technician) certification.