SDS​/Observations Medical Coder

Overview

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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 SDS/Observations Medical Coder position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday.

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

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
• Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits
• Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes
• Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed
• Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA
• Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum
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• Provide documentation feedback to providers, as needed and query physicians when appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held and/or missing
• Additional responsibilities as identified by manager

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Current coding credentials from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
• 2+ years of outpatient facility coding experience
• 2+ years of experience working with Same Day Surgery Coding
• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows environment including MS Excel and EMR systems

• Access to a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Reside in a location that can receive a United Health Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

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

PLEASE NOTE The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for United Health Group, United Healthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

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 $35.72 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.

Final date to receive applications:
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.

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