Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group • Saint Paul, MN

18h • $20 - $36 • Remote

About The Position

We’re focused on improving the health of our members, enhancing our operational effectiveness, and reinforcing our reputation for high-quality health services. As an Ancillary Medical Coder, you will provide coding and coding services directly to providers. You'll play a key part in healing the health system by making sure our high standards for documentation processes are being met.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS, RHIT, OR RHIA) to be maintained annually
• 1+ years of Outpatient Facility coding experience
• Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including EMR systems
• Have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC,3M, EPIC)
• Experience working with CPT Coding

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient ancillary services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
• Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits
• 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
• Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum360
• Provide documentation feedback to providers, as needed, and query physicians when appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated / recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding / Quality Management, among others
• 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

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED