Medical Coder - Hospitalist
About The Position
Optum is a global organization focused on improving health outcomes through technology, connecting people with care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources. The company fosters a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. As a Medical Coder, you will provide coding and coding auditing services directly to providers, playing a key role in ensuring high standards for documentation processes are met. This position is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding across various departments, validating information in databases for outcome management and specialty registries within an integrated healthcare system. The primary purpose is to apply appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient health information records for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing, ensuring a member-centric approach to care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
- 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems
- 2+ years of experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding
- 2+ years of experience with Hospitalist/Emergency Department coding
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience
- 1+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience
- Experience with various encoder systems (Encoder Pro, EPIC)
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 to all Nephrology services
- 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
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
