Medical Coder - Gastro Surgical Coder
About The Position
Optum is hiring a Medical Coder to support a large physician group. The role assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes for outpatient hospital professional accounts according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines. The coder assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to Cardiology and Electro Physiology services, monitors work queues to ensure records are coded promptly, and generates queries when physician documentation requires clarification. The role also requires keeping current with coding conventions and updates, managing a significant workload, meeting deadlines under pressure, and working with minimal supervision. The position can be performed by telecommuting from anywhere within the U.S. Telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The hourly pay range is $20.00 to $36.00 based on full-time employment. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Professional coder certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC credentialing (CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, or CCS), maintained annually.
- At least 5 years of experience with Cardiology coding using ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Intermediate proficiency with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems.
- Adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy if working remotely.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of post-certification medical coding experience.
- At least 1 year of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience.
- Experience with encoder systems such as Encoder Pro and EPIC.
Responsibilities
- Assign accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts.
- Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes to Cardiology and Electro Physiology services.
- Monitor assigned work queues to ensure records are charged and coded in a timely manner.
- Generate coding queries as needed to clarify physician documentation.
- Stay current with coding conventions and coding updates.
- Manage a significant workload, work efficiently under pressure, meet established deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
