What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Inpatient Facility Certified Medical Coder - National Remote position at UnitedHealth Group?
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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.
We’re focused on improving the health of our members, enhancing our operational effectiveness and reinforcing our reputation for high-quality health services. As Senior Inpatient Facility Certified Medical Coder , you will provide coding services directly to providers. You'll play a key part in healing the health system by making sure our high standards for documentation processes are being met. This is a virtual, remote position that requires candidates to be highly organized, self-starters, and well-versed in technical applications. Previous success in a remote environment is preferred.
Schedule : Full-time (40 hours / week and a minimum of at least 1 weekend day). Employees are required to work the weekly schedule and will have the opportunity to choose between Tuesday-Saturday OR Sunday-Thursday OR work both weekend days including the flexibility to work occasional overtime.
We offer 4 weeks of training. The hours during training will be 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM Monday-Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Codes for inpatient services provided in a hospital setting and understand their impact on the DRG with reference to CC / MCC, while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility.
- 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 Optum360.
- Provide documentation feedback to providers 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, etc.
- Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
- Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing.
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include :
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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.
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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.
