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UnitedHealth Group

Posted at 05 Feb, 2024

Description

 $5,000 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  

We’re focused on improving the health of our members, enhancing our operational effectiveness, and reinforcing our reputation for high - quality health services. As  Inpatient Facility Medical Coder you will provide coding expertise and 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, well - versed in technical applications. Previous success in a remote environment is preferred.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Schedule: Full - time (40 hours). The hours during training will be 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. 

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 

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:

  • High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
  • 2+ years of Acute Care Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.) 
  • Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (ROCC, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
  • Experience working in a level I trauma center and/or teaching hospital with proficiency level coding of complex procedures, major trauma ER encounters, cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases, and observation coding
  • ICD-10 (CM & PCS) experience and DRG coding experience
  • Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to drug screening, background check, and coding

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC,3M, EPIC)
  • Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create, edit, save, and send spreadsheets) and EMR systems

Telecommuting Requirements:

  • Access to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
  • Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
  • Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.  

*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, Connecticut, Nevada, Washington, Rhode Island or New York City, NY Residents Only   The hourly range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, Washington or New York City residents is $22.45 to $43.89. 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.  

 

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 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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