HCC Coding and Quality Assistant - Kelsey Seybold Clinics: Remote

Texas Health Institute; Pearland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston area is seeking a coder to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM coding for CMS Medicare Advantage plans and to maintain compliance with Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines. This role supports payment integrity and care coordination across our multi-specialty network.

You may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with in-office requirements only in Minneapolis or Washington, DC area four days per week.

Qualifications

• Must have Coding Program Certificate or 2 years of equivalent experience.
• Must show 10+ hours ICD-10-CM training or AAPC ICD-10-CM Assessment certificate.
• CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, or CRC certification or eligibility is preferred.
• ICD-10-CM coding knowledge required.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail; flexible with demonstrated work ethic and team orientation.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Coding Program Certificate

ICD-10-CM training (10+ hours)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

To ensure the accurate coding of diagnoses which fall into the HCC model as required by CMS for Medicare Advantage plans. To ensure documentation of diagnoses meets the requirements set forth by CMS and the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

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:

• Coding Program Certificate, or 2 years of equivalent experience
• Proof of 10+ hours ICD-10-CM training or AAPC ICD-10-CM Assessment certificate
• CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician) or CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CPC-A or CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder)
• ICD-10-CM Coding knowledge
• Proven analytical. High attention to detail. Efficient. Flexibility. High work ethic. Team building
• Proven ability to speak write and understand English
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving, written and verbal skills
• Proven ability to work with people of various educational, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• HEDIS experience
• Knowledge of Medicare and other government or third-party coding rules
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook

*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, certificates, 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 $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.