Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives.
Primary 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 all services.
Monitor assigned work queues to ensure all records are coded in a timely manner.
Generate coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed.
Stay abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates.
Manage a significant workload and work efficiently under pressure, meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Competitive base pay with hourly wages ranging from $20.38 to $36.44 based on full‑time employment.
Paid Time Off accruing with the first pay period plus 8 paid holidays.
Medical plan options including Health Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
Dental, vision, life, and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
401(k) savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Education reimbursement.
Employee discounts and assistance program.
Employee referral bonus program.
Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, and long‑term care insurance.
All telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or 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.
At least 2 years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems.
At least 2 years of experience with ICD‑10 and CPT coding with a focus in Hospitalist.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 2 years of post‑certification medical coding experience.
At least 2 years of outpatient physician coding (Professional Fee) experience.
Experience with EMR systems (Epic).
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.
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