Senior Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group • Andover, MA

13d • $24 - $43 • Remote

About The Position

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.
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.

Requirements

• 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 working with DRG coding with a mastery of complex procedures, cardiac catheterization, complex cardiology, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases
• 3+ years of training and experience using ICD-10-PCS procedure coding
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Responsibilities

• Codes Inpatient Facility medical records using coding classifications to ensure data integrity and proper assignments
• Working daily with MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, Physician Queries, and ICD-10 PCS coding
• Analyzes medical records to ensure accurate coding and send provider feedback to improve the quality of documentation
• Collects and abstracts data elements
• Assists customers to address complex issues related to unbilled and incomplete records
• Identifies and suggests 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

Benefits

• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees