Outpatient Medical Coder — Same Day Surgery (Remote)

Reliant Medical Group; Stati Uniti; Remoto; USD 28.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Descrizione del lavoro

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coding Specialist to join Optum's team. This full-time role is remote from anywhere in the United States, with standard 40 hours/week and potential overtime.

Required: AHIMA/AAPC certification, 2+ years in ICD-10/CPT, and acute surgery coding experience; strong Excel and EMR use; ability to maintain privacy and meet performance standards.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• AHIMA/AAPC coding certification maintained annually.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in acute surgery.
• Intermediate Windows PC experience and Excel; familiarity with EMR systems.

Mansioni

• Identify proper ICD-10, CPT and modifiers for facility services.
• Apply coding guidelines and client-specific guidelines.
• Adhere to AAPC/AHIMA ethical standards in coding.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity per Optum.
• Understand APC codes and Medicare policies; query physicians when needed.
• Keep up-to-date coding knowledge from QM/Director materials.
• Participate in coding department meetings and training.

Conoscenze

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Microsoft Excel

EMR systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Formazione

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coding Specialist to join Optum's team. This full-time role is remote from anywhere in the United States, with standard 40 hours/week and potential overtime.

Required: AHIMA/AAPC certification, 2+ years in ICD-10/CPT, and acute surgery coding experience; strong Excel and EMR use; ability to maintain privacy and meet performance standards.