Senior Medical Coder

Overview

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.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (Standard Business Hours)

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

• Codes Inpatient Facility medical records using coding classifications to ensure data integrity and proper assignments
• Work daily with MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, Physician Queries, and ICD-10 PCS coding
• Analyze medical records to ensure accurate coding and send provider feedback to improve the quality of documentation
• Collects and abstracts data elements
• Assist customers to address complex issues related to unbilled and incomplete records
• Identify and suggest areas of improvement in high compliance risk coding areas and improve the quality of provider documentation to support code assignment and billing
• All duties as assigned

Competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team committed to your success. Offerings include:

• Paid Time Off accrued from the first pay period plus 8 paid holidays
• Medical plan options with participation in a Health Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term 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.)
• More information can be downloaded at: uhg benefits information

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that provides clear directions on what it takes to succeed and opportunities for development.

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CIC) to be maintained annually
• 3+ years of experience in Acute Care Inpatient medical coding (hospital, facility, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience with DRG coding, including complex procedures and cases in cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, orthopedics and neurology
• 3+ years of experience using ICD-10-PCS procedure coding

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

Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience and certifications. In addition to salary, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution are available where eligible. The hourly pay range for this role is $23.89 to $42.69 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 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 is collected. Job postings may come down early due to volume of applicants.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 applicable laws.

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

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