Profee Medical Coder

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.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for professional accounts
• Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all services
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely manner
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
• Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
• Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
• 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems
• 2+ years of experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience
• 2+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience
• Experience with EMR systems (Epic)

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrued from first pay period) plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Savings Account
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.