Medical Coder - Orthopedics and Podiatry Services

Rhode Island Bar Assn.; Albany, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division is hiring a CPC coder for outpatient hospital services, focusing on orthopedics and podiatry. You will assign CPT/ICD-10 codes, monitor queues, and generate queries to resolve documentation gaps. Remote work within the United States is allowed.

The ideal candidate holds a CPC certification, has 5+ years of pro-fee coding experience, understands Medicare guidelines, and is proficient with Epic and denials processing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPC coder certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC (maintained annually).
• 5+ years pro-fee coding experience in Orthopedics and podiatry services.
• Medicare guidelines knowledge and modifier application experience.
• Experience with Epic and denials processing.

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient hospital professional accounts according to guidelines.
• Monitor work queues to ensure records are charged/coded timely.
• Generate coding queries for clarification on documentation as needed.
• Stay updated on coding conventions and updates.
• Adhere to the telecommuter policy and meet deadlines under supervision.

Skills

Time management

Pressure tolerance

Attention to detail

Education

CPC coder certification (AHIMA/AAPC)

Tools

Epic

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts
• Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely matter
• 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
• Moderate work experience within own function
• Some work is completed without established procedures
• Basic tasks are completed without review by others
• Supervision/guidance is required for higher level tasks

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 CPC coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC to be maintained annually
• 5+ years pro-fee coding experience in Orthopedics and podiatry services
• Intermediate knowledge of Medicare guidelines and modifier application
• Intermediate level of experience in Epic and working with denials

*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 to $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.

We offer the following benefits:

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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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