Acute Facility CVIR Medical Coder

ISHE; Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Remote work opportunity

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled outpatient Interventional Radiology coder to work remotely across the U.S. You will assign CPT/ICD-10 codes for outpatient IR services and ensure compliance with AAPC/AHIMA guidelines.

Maintain high-quality productivity, provide feedback to providers, and stay current with coding updates. The role requires 2+ years in outpatient IR coding, ICD-10 proficiency, and AHIMA/AAPC certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Professional coder certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A)
• 2+ years of Outpatient Facility Interventional Radiology coding experience
• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience
• Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel and EMR systems
• Ability to work 40 hours a week 5 days per week including occasional overtime

Responsibilities

• Identify CPT and ICD-10 Code assignments for outpatient Acute Interventional Radiology services according to guidelines
• Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits
• Understand APC codes
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC/AHIMA
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians as needed
• Keep up-to-date coding knowledge via QM Manager and Directors
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Review and maintain records of charts coded, held, or missing
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by manager

Skills

Outpatient IR coding

ICD-10 coding

EMR / Windows PC

Excel basics

Coder professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHIMA / AAPC certification

Tools

Encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC)

EMR software

Job description

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. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient Acute Interventional Radiology 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 Optum
• 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:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC, and CPC-A) to be maintained annually
• 2+ years of Outpatient Facility Interventional Radiology coding experience
• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience
• Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel and EMR systems
• Ability to work 40 hours a week 5 days per week including the flexibility to work occasional overtime per business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC)
• Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Excel (create, data entry, save)

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Required 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)
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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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