Remote Inpatient Medical Coder- Part Time

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. 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.Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility 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 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 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. 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 ~ 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) All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.   **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.    California, Colorado, Nevada,  Connecticut,  New York, New Jersey,  Rhode Island or  Washington Residents Only:  The hourly range for  California, Colorado, Nevada,  Connecticut,  New York, New Jersey,  Rhode Island, or  Washington   residents is $18.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). At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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 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.