Medical Coder - Ancillary

UnitedHealthcare; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is a global health services organization seeking a medical coding professional to join our remote team in the United States. This role codes ancillary facility encounters, applies ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes, and ensures documentation supports accurate code selection while meeting quality and productivity standards.

Required credentials include AHIMA or AAPC certifications and 1+ year of ICD-10 experience, with supplemental EHR experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Codes ancillary facility encounters (clinic, labs, therapy, radiology).
• Verifies documentation supports code selection and resolves facility edits/APC impacts.
• Applies ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS codes accurately.
• Maintains quality and productivity standards in a production environment.

Skills

ICD-10 coding knowledge

Quality and productivity

Education

AHIMA or AAPC credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H)

Tools

EHR systems experience

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Optum Job Opportunity

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 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.

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.

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