Ambulatory Observations (SDS) Certified Medical Coder
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: New Germany
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
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.--Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global
scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits,
a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth
opportunities and--your life's best work.SM
The--Ambulatory Observations (SDS) Certified Medical
Coder--position--is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday.
Employees are required to have flexibility to work our business
hours and--will have the opportunity to choose between Tuesday -
Saturday or Sunday - Thursday (1 weekend day is required). It may
be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional weekends
and overtime.--
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within
the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
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 Optum360
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
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.Required
Qualifications:
Have and maintain current coding credential from AHIMA or AAPC
(RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
2+ years of Outpatient Facility coding experience
ICD-10 experience
Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Excel
and EMR systems
Telecommuting Requirements:
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if
applicable)
Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved
high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed
internet service
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth
Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external
candidates.-- Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth
Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part
time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to
receive a sign on bonus.--
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California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Washington or
Rhode Island Residents Only:--The hourly range for California,
Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, Washington or New York City, New
York residents is $18.80 to $36.78 per hour. Pay is based on
several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive
benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock
purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a
career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.--
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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.--
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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.--
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