Medical Coder - Ancillary

Taleo; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum division seeks a Medical Coder - Ancillary to join a nationwide telecommuting team. You will code ancillary facility encounters and ensure documentation supports code selection.

The role emphasizes ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding, quality and productivity in a production environment, with eligibility for AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 1+ year ancillary and ICD-10 experience. Telecommuting policy applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• AHIMA or AAPC credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H) required.
• 1+ years of Ancillary experience.
• 1+ years of ICD-10 experience.
• Knowledge of NCCI/MUE basics and facility modifiers.

Responsibilities

• Codes ancillary facility encounters such as clinic, recurring accounts, lab, therapy, and radiology.
• Confirms documentation supports code selection and resolves facility edits and APC impacts.
• Applies ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Meets established quality and productivity standards in a production environment.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA or AAPC credential required

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Medical Coder - Ancillary (2380723)

Medical Coder - Ancillary - 2380723

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 startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Codes ancillary facility encounters such as clinic, recurring accounts, lab, therapy, and radiology
• Confirms documentation supports code selection and resolves facility edits and Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) impacts
• Applies International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural
• Terminology (CPT)/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes
• Meets established quality and productivity standards in a production environment

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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
• Required Certifications: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credential (Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H))
• 1+ years of Ancillary experience
• 1+ years of ICD-10 experience
• Intermediate level of understanding of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)/Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE) basics and facility modifier awareness

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EHR systems
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel

*All Telecommuters 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 - $36 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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.