Medical Coder - Palliative Care | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan and stock purchase program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a professional medical coder to assign accurate diagnostic and procedure codes for palliative care, following CPT and ICD-10 guidelines.

You will work with EMR systems and Excel in a fast-paced environment, staying current with coding updates and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Professional coder certification (AHIMA or AAPC) must be maintained annually.
• 2+ years of experience with PCs in Windows environment, incl. MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic and CPT/ICD-10 codes per guidelines.
• Monitor work queues to ensure timely coding and charging.
• Generate coding queries for clarification as needed.
• Stay updated on changes in coding conventions.

Skills

CPC coding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA/AAPC credential (CPC/COC/CPC-P/CCS)

Tools

MS Excel

EMR systems (Epic)

Job description

Join OptumOptum 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 palliative care
• Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all services
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely manner
• 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
• All other duties as assigned

Reasons To Consider Working For UnitedHealth Group

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
• 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems
• 2+ years of experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding with a focus in Palliative Care

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience
• 2+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience
• Experience with EMR systems (Epic)*

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 $20.00 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.