Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group • Auburndale, MA • 4h ago

Requisition number: 2378434

Job category: Medical & Clinical Operations

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.

As a Medical Coder, you will be responsible for procedure and diagnostic coding of professional charges. Works closely with clinical department physicians and staff to ensure accurate and compliant coding and maximization of revenue through initial coding.

Schedule (40 hours): Following training, hours will be 8 hours Monday-Friday between the hours of 6am-6pm EST. Candidates residing in EST or CST preferred

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:

Codes a variety of medical records using CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for office, outpatient, inpatient, surgical, hospital ancillary, nursing facility, urgent care, ambulatory surgery center and other charges for physicians and other providers of professional billing

Prepares, reviews, and transmits claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing

Contact providers or their representatives regarding inappropriate, incomplete or unclear coding

Searches for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual. Forwards unresolved coding questions to manager for review and comment

Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations

Notifies manager of any coding denial trends

Responds to coding related inquiries from providers and support staff and others as requested

Must keep current of governmental and other payor coding and reimbursement rules and requirements

Reports accurate productivity and other data as requested

Maintains productivity, quality standards and processing timelines as established by Revenue Operations Metrics

Ensures compliance with payer filing deadlines

Cooperates fully with all governmental and third-party insurer audits

Adheres to all governmental and third-party compliance issues as directed

Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives

Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

Regular, reliable, and predicable attendance is required

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

Certifications under CPC, CCS-P, or CPC-A

2+ years of physician-based coding experience

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of experience with ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding

Multi-specialty office-based coding experience preferred

Previous EPIC experience

Certified Coder - Billing and Coding

Proficiency with Microsoft software (including Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.)

Soft Skills :

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrate a professional and courteous manner when interacting with physicians/providers, clinical department staff and co-workers

*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 $20.00 to $36.00 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

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