Senior Medical Coder

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Medical Coder (2389966)

Senior Medical Coder - 2389966

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service, including quality and care and concern with each internal and external customer
• Represents the Company in a professional manner, following all Company policies and procedures
• Uses, protects, and discloses patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Complies with all aspects of Coding and Corporate Compliance standards
• Abides by all ethical standards and adheres to official coding guidelines
• Conducts physician chart audits (includes research and presentation)
• Assists with implementation of billing policies and procedures in all centers
• Assists with formal training programs for physicians and clinical staff by determining training needs
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations using current CPT-4, HCPCS II, and ICD-10 materials, the Federal Register, and other pertinent materials
• Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings, educational programs, conferences, etc
• Jobs in this function provide coding and coding auditing services directly to providers. This includes the analysis and translation of medical and clinical diagnoses, procedures, injuries, or illnesses into designated numerical codes.
  * Employees in jobs labeled with ‘SCA’ must support a government Service Contract Act (SCA) agreement

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

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.

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of an AAPC approved coding certification program
• CPC or RHIT certification
• 2+ years of coding experience in a Primary Care environment

• Supervisory experience

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

Pay is based on several…