Medical Coder - Cardiology
About The Position
Optum is hiring a Medical Coder specializing in Cardiology. The role assigns diagnostic and procedure codes for outpatient hospital professional accounts based on clinical documentation and official coding guidelines, including CPT and ICD-10 coding for Cardiology and Electrophysiology services. The coder monitors work queues to ensure records are coded in a timely manner, requests clarification of physician documentation when needed, and stays current with coding conventions and updates. The position requires managing a significant workload efficiently under pressure, meeting deadlines, and working with minimal supervision. The role is eligible for telecommuting from anywhere within the United States, subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Professional coder certification through AHIMA and/or AAPC, such as CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, or CCS; certification must be maintained annually.
- At least 5 years of experience with Cardiology coding using ICD-10 and CPT.
- Intermediate proficiency with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of post-certification medical coding experience.
- At least 1 year of Outpatient Physician (Pro-Fee) coding 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 Electrophysiology services.
- Monitor assigned work queues to ensure records are charged and coded in a timely manner.
- Generate coding queries to clarify physician documentation as needed.
- Stay current with changes in coding conventions and coding updates.
- Manage a significant workload 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 plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 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
