Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group•The Villages, FL

7d•$20 - $36•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Coder delivers quality care starts with ensuring our processes and documentation standards are being met and kept at the highest level possible. This means working behind the scenes ensuring a payer-centric approach to care. As a medical coder you will suggest and review claim information and procedure codes for all specialties and health services. Ensuring proper records is just one way your work will impact the health and wellness of our members on a huge scale. 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.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma
Certified Coder: CPC, COC, CCS or other applicable coding certification through the AAPC and/or AHIMA required. Will consider CPC –A. OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Physician-based (CCS-P) certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is required
6 months of experience with professional fee billing and coding reimbursement and third party payers regulations
6 months of knowledge in medical terminology
Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Nice To Haves

The ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels, particularly peers, team members, other departments, patients, and the community is required
6 months of knowledge of durable medical equipment coding
Intermediate computer proficiency of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
Ability to work independently and as a team, and maintain good judgment and accountability
Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Responsibilities

Analyzes and codes claim information in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsible for written explanations ensuring quality data and timely review.
Completes assigned work ensuring department benchmarks are met or exceeded consistently in accordance with current industry standards and use of current technologies
Maintains professional skills and remains engaged in the goals and vision of the organization to ensure the department functions efficiently and accurately with integrity
Manage and prioritize DME claims, ensuring timely adjudication, accurate documentation, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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.)
comprehensive benefits package
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401k contribution