[Hiring] Acute Facility CVIR Medical Coder @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

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.

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 Acute Interventional Radiology 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC, and CPC-A) to be maintained annually.
• 2+ years of Outpatient Facility Interventional Radiology coding experience.
• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience.
• Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel and EMR systems.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week 5 days per week including the flexibility to work occasional overtime per business needs.

Requirements

• Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC).
• Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Excel (create, data entry, save).

Telecommuting Requirements

• Required to have 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).
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.

Benefits

• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment.

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.

Company Description

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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