Senior Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group • Eugene, OR • 3h ago

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Medical Coder reports to the Manager and/or Supervisor, Revenue Cycle/ FFS Coding Operations and demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of coding. The Senior Medical Coder demonstrates experience by correlating coding accuracy with correct code assignments.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 AM- 6 PM PST, 40 hours/week

Location: Remote - Nationwide

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Utilize resources and reference materials (e.g., on-line sources, manuals) to identify appropriate medical codes and reference code applicability, rules, and guidelines

Apply understanding of relevant medical coding subject areas (e.g., diagnosis, procedural, evaluation and management, ancillary services) to assign appropriate medical codes

Apply understanding of basic anatomy and physiology to interpret clinical documentation and identify applicable medical codes

Identify areas in clinical documentation that are unclear or incomplete and generate queries to obtain additional information

Follow up with providers as necessary when responses to queries are not provided in a timely basis

Utilize medical coding software programs or reference materials to identify appropriate codes

Apply post-query response to make final determinations

Apply relevant Medical Coding Reference, Federal, State, and Professional guidelines to assign and record independent medical code determinations

Manage multiple work demands simultaneously to maintain relevant productivity and turnaround time standards for completing medical records (e.g., charts, assessments, visits, encounters)

Resolve medical coding edits or denials in relation to code assignment

Provide information or respond to questions from medical coding quality audits

Educate and mentor others to improve medical coding quality

Demonstrate basic knowledge of the impact of coding decisions on revenue cycle

Attain and/or maintain relevant professional certifications and continuing education seminars as required

Utilize and navigate across clinical software applications to assign medical codes or complete reviews

Other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction 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 (or higher)

Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA professional coding association: (CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P etc.)

3+ years of fee-for-service (professional fee) coding experience

Advanced level of understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, Modifiers & HCPCS coding classification and guidelines

Advanced level of understanding of medical terminology, disease process and anatomy and physiology

Must be task oriented and able to meet designated deadlines and productivity standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Revenue Cycle experience

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

RPO #GREEN

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant - Eugene, OR

UnitedHealth Group • Eugene, OR • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates We are hiring for various specialty and primary care openings throughout Eugene and Springfield, OR Specialties include Urgent Care, Pediatrics, and more! UnitedHealth Group i...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant - Eugene, OR

UnitedHealth Group • Springfield, OR • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

1w ago

Go to Apply

Medical Biller

Robert Half • Eugene, OR • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Description We are looking for a motivated professional to handle medical billing tasks within our organization. The successful candidate will help ensure billing processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role require...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant

PeaceHealth • Springfield, OR • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 - $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors,...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

PeaceHealth • Eugene, OR • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 - $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon seve...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.