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UnitedHealth Group
Medical Coder - Ancillary
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$66,223 / year median in the U.S.
-13% projected decline
Job Description
- Requisition number:
- 2380723
- Job category:
- Medical & Clinical Operations Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives.
- Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
- You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute
- from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- + Codes ancillary facility encounters such as clinic, recurring accounts, lab, therapy, and radiology + Confirms documentation supports code selection and resolves facility edits and Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) impacts + Applies International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural + Terminology (CPT)/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes + Meets established quality and productivity standards in a production environment 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.
Required Qualifications:
- + High School Diploma/GED +
Required Certifications:
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credential (Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)) + 1+ years of Ancillary experience + 1+ years of ICD-10 experience + Intermediate level of understanding of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)/Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE) basics and facility modifier awarenessPreferred Qualifications:
- + Experience with EHR systems + Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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Application Deadline:
_- _This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)