CVIR Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group • Minnetonka, MN

78d • $20 - $35

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full-time (40 hours/week). You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher).
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC, and CPC-A) to be maintained annually.
• 2+ years of Interventional Radiology coding experience.
• 2+ years of outpatient facility coding experience.
• 2+ years of experience working with ICD-10.
• Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel and EMR systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC).
• Expert level of experience with Microsoft Excel (create, data entry, save).

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for Interventional Radiology services.
• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for Acute Care Facility, Ancillary, ED, Multispecialty Same Day Surgery and Observation encounters.
• Reviews and codes clinical notes to ensure complete charge capture and compliance with coding guidelines.
• Work in conjunction with radiology clinical team and revenue cycle teams on follow up and resolution of coding related denials and rejections, including coding edits.
• Work closely with providers and internal teams to resolve coding queries and documentation issues.
• Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA.
• Stay current with coding regulations, payer guidelines and industry updates.
• Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing.
• Additional responsibilities as identified by manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees