Medical Coder @ Optum

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Coder performs a variety of activities involving the coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing medical information which is used for completion of statistics for hospital, regional and government planning and accurate hospital reimbursement
• Codes inpatient and/or outpatient records and identifies diagnoses and procedures daily according to the schedule set within the coding unit
• The Coder accurately assigns ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes in accordance with Coding Departmental guidelines maintaining no less than 95% accuracy in choice and sequencing of codes
• The Coder identifies and abstracts records consistently and accurately
• Consistently demonstrates time awareness: strives to meet deadlines; reduces non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum
• Meets departmental productivity standards for coding and entering inpatient and/or outpatient records
• Participates in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy
• Demonstrates willingness and flexibility in working additional hours or changing hours
• Demonstrates thorough understanding on how position impacts the department and hospital
• Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relationships with all members of departmental and Hospital staff
• Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information relating to Coding
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Should be a Graduate
• Certified coder through AAPC or AHIMA
• Certified Fresher or Experience in medical coding or with any other previous experience
• Certifications accepted include CPC, CCS, CIC and COC Anyone
• G23 (0 to 2+ years), G24 ( 3 to 5 years)
• If experience in Medical Coding
• All the candidates must have current coding certifications and must provide proof of certification with valid certification identification number during interview / Offer process

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.