Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group•Saint Paul, MN

4d•Remote

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday, normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. 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 (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC) to be maintained annually
2+ years of experience with ICD-10, CPT, facility charging, and modifiers
2+ years of experience in outpatient surgery coding in a facility setting
Intermediate level of experience working with a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create and edit spreadsheets) and various EMR systems with ease
Required to 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)
All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Expert knowledge in all facility outpatient coding types: Ancillary, Emergency, Same Day Surgery, and Observation
Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 Codes, CPT and modifiers for facility services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
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 Optum
Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes
Query physicians and forms when appropriate
Knowledge of NCCI edit policies, Medicare LCD and NCD policies
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
Additional responsibilities as identified by manager