Medical Coder - Primary Care or Family Medicine
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. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely matter Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision Moderate work experience within own function Some work is completed without established procedures Basic tasks are completed without review by others Supervision/guidance is required for higher level tasks You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
- Professional CPC coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC to be maintained annually
- 3+ years of experience in a Medical Coder position, specifically in Primary Care or Family Medicine
- Medicine specialty experience
- Profee inpatient experience
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Responsibilities
- Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts
- Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes
- Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely matter
- Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
- Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
- Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
